YEARLY HIGH
31.4769 CDF
YEARLY LOW
16.0345 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.6049 CDF

2020 HTG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HTG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 31.4769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 16.0345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.4424 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1733 to the December average rate of 27.9694, the exchange rate registered a net change of 62.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 31.4769 was up 48.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 21.2261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 157,384 CDF
2019 Average 91,955 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 80,172 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,212.06 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

32.1268
15.4095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 17.4249, compared to 23.7850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.4249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.7850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 8.1400 CDF (High: 30.0312 / Low: 21.8912). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4971 CDF (High: 17.8624 / Low: 17.3653).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.1400
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4971

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.6676 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 30.7337) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.3039), the exchange rate shifted by +13.4298 (+77.61%).

2020 Avg (October) 30.7337
2019 Avg (October) 17.3039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.7396 16.9604 17.1733
February 19.1940 16.6856 17.3348
March 19.1940 17.8998 18.0930
April 18.2048 17.6348 17.8240
May 17.1966 16.0345 16.8026
June 17.7066 16.8468 17.3217
July 17.8791 17.3772 17.6535
August 17.8624 17.3653 17.5418
September 18.6541 17.3263 18.1746
October 31.4769 28.6958 30.7337
November 31.2869 29.7371 30.6370
December 30.0312 21.8912 27.9694