YEARLY HIGH
1.9938 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1.7804 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8690 XAF

2020 HUF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.9938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 1.7804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2134 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9635 to the December average rate of 1.8276, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.9938 was down 4.84% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0951, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,993,751 XAF
2019 Average 2,016,626 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,780,395 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213,355.32 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9788
1.7946
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 1.8996, compared to 1.8383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1428 XAF (High: 1.9584 / Low: 1.8156). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0267 XAF (High: 1.9560 / Low: 1.9293).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1428
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0267

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0612 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.9635) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0524), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0889 (-4.33%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.9635
2019 Avg (January) 2.0524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9938 1.9403 1.9635
February 1.9560 1.9293 1.9435
March 1.9584 1.8156 1.8976
April 1.8678 1.7916 1.8398
May 1.8929 1.8364 1.8664
June 1.9088 1.8404 1.8870
July 1.9062 1.8454 1.8689
August 1.9062 1.8414 1.8813
September 1.8426 1.7921 1.8201
October 1.8416 1.7804 1.8099
November 1.8485 1.7892 1.8219
December 1.8533 1.7972 1.8276