YEARLY HIGH
2.9567 XAF
YEARLY LOW
2.5492 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7522 XAF

2020 GYD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GYD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 2.9567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.5492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4075 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8285 to the December average rate of 2.5748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.9567 was up 2.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.8801, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,783 XAF
2019 Average 14,021 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 12,746 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,037.28 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.9187
2.5435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 2.8478, compared to 2.6566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1912 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2126 XAF (High: 2.9567 / Low: 2.7441). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0400 XAF (High: 2.6854 / Low: 2.6453).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2126
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0860 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0860

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.8364) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.7810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0553 (+1.99%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.8364
2019 Avg (March) 2.7810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8651 2.7804 2.8285
February 2.9112 2.8353 2.8774
March 2.9567 2.7441 2.8364
April 2.9091 2.8560 2.8874
May 2.9049 2.8237 2.8700
June 2.8214 2.7507 2.7871
July 2.7898 2.6417 2.7379
August 2.6732 2.6302 2.6519
September 2.6952 2.6369 2.6621
October 2.6854 2.6453 2.6652
November 2.6937 2.6171 2.6477
December 2.5975 2.5492 2.5748