2020 CDF to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 CDF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the CDF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 6.6507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 4.8341.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8166 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6236 to the December average rate of 5.0996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.6507 was up 16.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.7313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CDF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
CDF to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.4532, compared to 4.9833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4700 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 1.6659 GNF (High: 6.6507 / Low: 4.9848). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0457 GNF (High: 5.0012 / Low: 4.9555).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2204 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5.0996) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.6484), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5488 (-9.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6827 | 5.5753 | 5.6236 |
| February | 5.6522 | 5.5557 | 5.6022 |
| March | 5.6160 | 5.5012 | 5.5598 |
| April | 5.5781 | 5.4812 | 5.5253 |
| May | 5.4851 | 5.1985 | 5.3049 |
| June | 5.2342 | 5.0095 | 5.1037 |
| July | 5.0340 | 4.8906 | 4.9480 |
| August | 4.9505 | 4.8341 | 4.9119 |
| September | 4.9875 | 4.9057 | 4.9424 |
| October | 5.4044 | 4.9618 | 5.0175 |
| November | 5.0012 | 4.9555 | 4.9802 |
| December | 6.6507 | 4.9848 | 5.0996 |