YEARLY HIGH
34.6249 XAF
YEARLY LOW
31.0765 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.3685 XAF

2020 MDL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MDL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 34.6249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 31.0765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5484 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.0048 to the December average rate of 31.3427, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 34.6249 was up 0.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.3855, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 173,125 XAF
2019 Average 167,210 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 155,383 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,742.09 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

34.5159
31.0542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 33.8307, compared to 32.9062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.8307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.9062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.9542 XAF (High: 34.5948 / Low: 32.6406). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5642 XAF (High: 31.6407 / Low: 31.0765).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.9542
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5642

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.0075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 34.2274) against the same month in 2019 (average: 33.8175), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4100 (+1.21%).

2020 Avg (February) 34.2274
2019 Avg (February) 33.8175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.5270 33.6190 34.0048
February 34.6249 33.8043 34.2274
March 34.5948 32.6406 33.5521
April 34.2873 32.5708 33.3048
May 34.3653 32.9795 33.9262
June 34.3260 33.6118 33.9691
July 34.1541 33.3306 33.7785
August 34.0436 33.1140 33.5219
September 33.7238 33.1174 33.4807
October 33.3573 32.5444 32.9635
November 33.1120 31.7710 32.3502
December 31.6407 31.0765 31.3427