YEARLY HIGH
277.1041 XAF
YEARLY LOW
252.7315 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
265.2874 XAF

2020 FJD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FJD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 277.1041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 252.7315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.3726 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 272.7337 to the December average rate of 262.0102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 277.1041 was down 14.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 323.2531, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,385,520 XAF
2019 Average 1,359,335 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,263,657 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,862.84 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

274.1048
259.3594
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 267.9121, compared to 262.6627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.2495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 267.9121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 262.6627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 14.9498 XAF (High: 267.6813 / Low: 252.7315). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7064 XAF (High: 263.7081 / Low: 261.0017).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.9498
December Spread (Stable) ±2.7064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 12.2235 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.2235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 272.8760) against the same month in 2019 (average: 272.3423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5338 (+0.20%).

2020 Avg (February) 272.8760
2019 Avg (February) 272.3423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 274.5604 270.4791 272.7337
February 277.1041 268.2396 272.8760
March 267.6813 252.7315 260.6526
April 270.0350 260.9442 265.6083
May 270.2804 264.5393 267.9417
June 269.7599 264.2324 267.6605
July 270.6878 260.4506 266.6339
August 262.7432 258.6639 260.5882
September 264.3544 260.0945 262.0485
October 263.3642 258.7406 261.3090
November 265.0152 257.7164 263.3862
December 263.7081 261.0017 262.0102