YEARLY HIGH
0.9593 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.8473 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9215 XDR

2020 FKP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.9593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.8473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1120 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9475 to the December average rate of 0.9349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9593 was down 1.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9762, 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 4,796 XDR
2019 Average 4,614 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 4,237 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 559.80 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9521
0.8968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP to XDR 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 0.9192, compared to 0.9238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0964 XDR (High: 0.9437 / Low: 0.8473). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 XDR (High: 0.9287 / Low: 0.9121).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0964
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0453 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.9475) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0238 (+2.58%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.9475
2019 Avg (January) 0.9237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9593 0.9409 0.9475
February 0.9593 0.9346 0.9470
March 0.9437 0.8473 0.9018
April 0.9232 0.8970 0.9101
May 0.9119 0.8891 0.9014
June 0.9226 0.8930 0.9071
July 0.9322 0.9041 0.9116
August 0.9437 0.9244 0.9307
September 0.9426 0.9018 0.9170
October 0.9287 0.9121 0.9186
November 0.9392 0.9155 0.9299
December 0.9479 0.9188 0.9349