2020 PEN to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PEN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PEN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 180.5074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 147.3368.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.1707 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 177.6482 to the December average rate of 149.6603, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 180.5074 was up 0.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 179.7847, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
PEN 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 174.2826, compared to 155.5477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.7349 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 9.7035 XAF (High: 174.6892 / Low: 164.9857). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5811 XAF (High: 156.2684 / Low: 153.6873).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 7.9250 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 177.4996) against the same month in 2019 (average: 176.7589), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7407 (+0.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 179.1198 | 174.6568 | 177.6482 |
| February | 179.7281 | 172.1874 | 177.2210 |
| March | 174.6892 | 164.9857 | 169.8878 |
| April | 180.5074 | 173.7982 | 177.4996 |
| May | 178.7298 | 171.8467 | 175.6820 |
| June | 172.1127 | 165.0863 | 167.7570 |
| July | 165.7524 | 157.6442 | 162.8183 |
| August | 158.0522 | 153.8153 | 155.7502 |
| September | 158.1429 | 154.8240 | 156.5387 |
| October | 156.2684 | 153.6873 | 155.0348 |
| November | 155.8430 | 150.9238 | 153.4841 |
| December | 150.9824 | 147.3368 | 149.6603 |