2020 NOK to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 NOK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the NOK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 66.7666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 51.6616.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.1050 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.0613 to the December average rate of 61.9191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 66.7666 was down 2.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 68.5849, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NOK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
NOK 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 61.1962, compared to 61.2140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0178 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 11.9609 XAF (High: 63.6224 / Low: 51.6616). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0795 XAF (High: 62.4882 / Low: 61.4087).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.7745 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 66.0613) against the same month in 2019 (average: 67.1736), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1123 (-1.66%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66.7666 | 64.2218 | 66.0613 |
| February | 65.4828 | 63.3024 | 64.6887 |
| March | 63.6224 | 51.6616 | 57.9142 |
| April | 59.0143 | 56.2550 | 57.9298 |
| May | 60.7827 | 57.3395 | 59.4944 |
| June | 62.7746 | 60.1396 | 61.0887 |
| July | 62.4865 | 61.0093 | 61.5659 |
| August | 62.9541 | 61.0868 | 61.9770 |
| September | 62.8680 | 58.9458 | 60.8417 |
| October | 60.7697 | 58.9301 | 59.9780 |
| November | 62.3439 | 58.8549 | 61.0023 |
| December | 62.4882 | 61.4087 | 61.9191 |