YEARLY HIGH
1.0915 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.8738 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9862 XAF

2020 CRC to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CRC to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.0915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.8738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2177 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0395 to the December average rate of 0.8902, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0915 was up 2.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,457 XAF
2019 Average 4,994 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 4,369 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,088.52 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0756
0.8734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 1.0433, compared to 0.9291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0866 XAF (High: 1.0915 / Low: 1.0048). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 XAF (High: 0.9285 / Low: 0.9167).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0866
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0478 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.0391) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9623), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0768 (+7.98%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.0391
2019 Avg (March) 0.9623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0533 1.0187 1.0395
February 1.0737 1.0443 1.0557
March 1.0915 1.0048 1.0391
April 1.0771 1.0349 1.0587
May 1.0691 1.0366 1.0553
June 1.0356 0.9953 1.0113
July 1.0048 0.9502 0.9836
August 0.9542 0.9241 0.9358
September 0.9434 0.9250 0.9315
October 0.9285 0.9167 0.9237
November 0.9293 0.9014 0.9096
December 0.9027 0.8738 0.8902