YEARLY HIGH
0.0450 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0359 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0396 XAF

2020 IDR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IDR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.0450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.0359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0431 to the December average rate of 0.0382, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0450 was up 6.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 450,369 XAF
2019 Average 414,464 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 358,949 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,420.41 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0443
0.0369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0410, compared to 0.0383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0067 XAF (High: 0.0426 / Low: 0.0359). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XAF (High: 0.0385 / Low: 0.0379).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0431) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0406), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+6.09%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0431
2019 Avg (January) 0.0406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0450 0.0421 0.0431
February 0.0445 0.0426 0.0437
March 0.0426 0.0359 0.0391
April 0.0396 0.0365 0.0383
May 0.0410 0.0394 0.0404
June 0.0417 0.0400 0.0410
July 0.0409 0.0379 0.0394
August 0.0383 0.0371 0.0377
September 0.0380 0.0368 0.0375
October 0.0385 0.0376 0.0379
November 0.0396 0.0383 0.0390
December 0.0385 0.0379 0.0382