YEARLY HIGH
8.7052 XAF
YEARLY LOW
6.3673 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5106 XAF

2020 KGS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 8.7052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 6.3673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3379 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4880 to the December average rate of 6.4540, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.7052 was up 0.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.6496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,526 XAF
2019 Average 42,344 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 31,837 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,689.42 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.8208
6.2388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 8.0848, compared to 6.9364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1484 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.2219 XAF (High: 8.6252 / Low: 7.4033). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1334 XAF (High: 7.1257 / Low: 6.9924).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2219
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1334

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5185 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 8.6057) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.4148), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1908 (+2.27%).

2020 Avg (February) 8.6057
2019 Avg (February) 8.4148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5484 8.4126 8.4880
February 8.7052 8.4865 8.6057
March 8.6252 7.4033 8.1305
April 8.0962 7.0670 7.6119
May 8.1708 7.4947 7.8515
June 8.0140 7.7256 7.8213
July 7.5977 7.2079 7.3992
August 7.2723 7.0360 7.1612
September 7.1257 6.9924 7.0593
October 7.0580 6.8501 6.9490
November 6.8883 6.4613 6.5958
December 6.6548 6.3673 6.4540