2020 CAD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

458.9432 XAF

YEARLY LOW

411.8762 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

428.9632 XAF

2020 CAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 458.9432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 411.8762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.0670 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 451.7059 to the December average rate of 420.7271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 458.9432 was up 0.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 454.4355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,294,716 XAF

2019 Average 2,207,856 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,059,381 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 235,334.97 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

455.7504

415.4501

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 436.2900, compared to 421.6365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.6536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 436.2900

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 421.6365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 27.8446 XAF (High: 441.7512 / Low: 413.9066). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9983 XAF (High: 426.4649 / Low: 421.4666).

March Spread (Volatile) ±27.8446

November Spread (Stable) ±4.9983

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 27.1407 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -27.1407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 452.3920) against the same month in 2019 (average: 437.7682), the exchange rate shifted by +14.6239 (+3.34%).

2020 Avg (February) 452.3920

2019 Avg (February) 437.7682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	453.1256	446.6166	451.7059
February	458.9432	444.0787	452.3920
March	441.7512	413.9066	425.2514
April	434.6040	423.2299	429.4616
May	434.5833	414.5162	428.9711
June	434.0741	426.0797	429.9582
July	430.4876	411.8762	423.7859
August	422.8565	414.6874	418.8085
September	424.4127	417.3215	421.0850
October	425.0896	419.4478	422.0231
November	426.4649	421.4666	423.3893
December	424.9640	417.0453	420.7271