2020 KWD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 KWD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the KWD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 1989.9530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1752.8558.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 237.0972 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1946.5589 to the December average rate of 1767.5498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1989.9530 was up 0.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 1981.9368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
KWD to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1934.5780, compared to 1816.2992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 118.2789 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 103.8483 XAF (High: 1978.7973 / Low: 1874.9490). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.0570 XAF (High: 1780.9128 / Low: 1752.8558).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 53.4532 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1969.5557) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1903.6784), the exchange rate shifted by +65.8773 (+3.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1962.0078 | 1924.6886 | 1946.5589 |
| February | 1989.9530 | 1943.9746 | 1969.5557 |
| March | 1978.7973 | 1874.9490 | 1916.1025 |
| April | 1954.7891 | 1913.5959 | 1939.5316 |
| May | 1964.6240 | 1911.2502 | 1942.5016 |
| June | 1913.7348 | 1876.5538 | 1893.2179 |
| July | 1896.7575 | 1808.7061 | 1863.5626 |
| August | 1827.6120 | 1797.5826 | 1813.6855 |
| September | 1840.2845 | 1802.2572 | 1819.1299 |
| October | 1838.5600 | 1809.6776 | 1822.1572 |
| November | 1844.2758 | 1793.2890 | 1811.7100 |
| December | 1780.9128 | 1752.8558 | 1767.5498 |