YEARLY HIGH
177.6651 XAF
YEARLY LOW
155.0951 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
167.2603 XAF

2020 ILS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 177.6651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 155.0951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.5700 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 170.7465 to the December average rate of 166.0490, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 177.6651 was up 2.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 173.1451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 888,325 XAF
2019 Average 822,533 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 775,475 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,850.07 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

176.2432
161.3188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 169.9015, compared to 164.6191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.2823 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 169.9015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.6191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 15.5368 XAF (High: 170.6319 / Low: 155.0951). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7592 XAF (High: 165.7316 / Low: 162.9725).

March Spread (Volatile) ±15.5368
October Spread (Stable) ±2.7592

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 9.8483 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.8483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 174.9995) against the same month in 2019 (average: 159.3902), the exchange rate shifted by +15.6093 (+9.79%).

2020 Avg (February) 174.9995
2019 Avg (February) 159.3902

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 172.5122 168.6930 170.7465
February 177.6651 170.3395 174.9995
March 170.6319 155.0951 165.1512
April 173.0422 165.8251 169.1731
May 172.8683 168.4863 170.6295
June 170.4638 165.6940 168.7090
July 169.7999 162.1277 166.8294
August 164.3508 161.4938 163.1678
September 164.7064 160.0828 162.5625
October 165.7316 162.9725 164.2568
November 166.2535 163.4511 164.8491
December 167.4915 164.6125 166.0490