YEARLY HIGH
11.1742 CDF
YEARLY LOW
8.3507 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3926 CDF

2020 DJF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DJF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 11.1742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 8.3507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8235 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4739 to the December average rate of 10.9798, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.1742 was up 1.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.0380, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,871 CDF
2019 Average 46,447 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 41,753 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,117.52 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.2011
9.3169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to CDF 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 9.7915, compared to 10.9938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 2.7367 CDF (High: 11.0873 / Low: 8.3507). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0278 CDF (High: 9.4896 / Low: 9.4619).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.7367
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0278

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0714 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 11.0303) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.3083), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7220 (+18.50%).

2020 Avg (August) 11.0303
2019 Avg (August) 9.3083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4896 9.4619 9.4739
February 9.5281 9.4636 9.4955
March 9.6192 9.5238 9.5749
April 9.7114 9.5839 9.6520
May 10.2633 9.7143 10.0348
June 10.8018 10.2528 10.5176
July 11.0564 10.7360 10.9299
August 11.1742 10.9585 11.0303
September 11.0641 10.9883 11.0250
October 11.0523 10.1790 10.9536
November 11.0699 11.0256 11.0441
December 11.0873 8.3507 10.9798