YEARLY HIGH
790.2068 XAF
YEARLY LOW
695.7931 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
737.9559 XAF

2020 FKP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 790.2068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 695.7931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 94.4138 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 772.4740 to the December average rate of 724.6801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 790.2068 was down 0.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 790.2659, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,951,034 XAF
2019 Average 3,740,645 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,478,965 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 472,068.77 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

785.0991
714.8769
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 750.1936, compared to 725.7182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.4754 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 750.1936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 725.7182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 62.8371 XAF (High: 758.6301 / Low: 695.7931). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.9925 XAF (High: 727.4539 / Low: 718.4614).

March Spread (Volatile) ±62.8371
October Spread (Stable) ±8.9925

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 46.4568 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -46.4568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 779.2473) against the same month in 2019 (average: 751.7310), the exchange rate shifted by +27.5162 (+3.66%).

2020 Avg (February) 779.2473
2019 Avg (February) 751.7310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 780.6733 765.0603 772.4740
February 790.2068 762.6500 779.2473
March 758.6301 695.7931 732.7904
April 754.6511 741.5813 749.2025
May 753.1066 728.5102 738.0319
June 738.9670 717.9983 729.4155
July 732.7273 718.2771 725.1507
August 735.6546 724.0051 728.5074
September 739.1345 708.4172 720.7287
October 727.4539 718.4614 723.4300
November 738.1505 724.8941 731.8121
December 734.1691 716.2852 724.6801