YEARLY HIGH
0.1822 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.1436 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1564 XAF

2020 COP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the COP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.1822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.1436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0386 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1785 to the December average rate of 0.1556, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1822 was down 3.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 911,000 XAF
2019 Average 893,839 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 717,805 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193,194.45 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1818
0.1421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.1623, compared to 0.1506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0259 XAF (High: 0.1705 / Low: 0.1446). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 XAF (High: 0.1472 / Low: 0.1442).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1785) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1816), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0031 (-1.72%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1785
2019 Avg (January) 0.1816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1822 0.1729 0.1785
February 0.1795 0.1704 0.1764
March 0.1705 0.1446 0.1533
April 0.1567 0.1470 0.1521
May 0.1596 0.1516 0.1559
June 0.1629 0.1534 0.1574
July 0.1608 0.1488 0.1569
August 0.1499 0.1436 0.1467
September 0.1518 0.1441 0.1484
October 0.1472 0.1442 0.1454
November 0.1535 0.1448 0.1503
December 0.1582 0.1524 0.1556