YEARLY HIGH
1989.9530 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1752.8558 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1875.4386 XAF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,949,765 XAF
2019 Average 9,639,731 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 8,764,279 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,185,486.17 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1989.7563
1747.3492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1934.5780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1816.2992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±103.8483
December Spread (Stable) ±28.0570

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -53.4532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (February) 1969.5557
2019 Avg (February) 1903.6784

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