2020 PLN to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PLN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PLN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 155.3260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 141.6340.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6920 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.4145 to the December average rate of 146.5223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 155.3260 was up 0.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 154.7165, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
PLN 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 148.6747, compared to 146.6688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0058 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 10.3936 XAF (High: 152.7016 / Low: 142.3079). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5972 XAF (High: 149.8536 / Low: 148.2565).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.4301 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 154.4145) against the same month in 2019 (average: 152.9139), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5007 (+0.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 155.3260 | 152.6539 | 154.4145 |
| February | 154.4778 | 151.3686 | 153.2676 |
| March | 152.7016 | 142.3079 | 147.8375 |
| April | 145.1545 | 142.6419 | 144.2995 |
| May | 148.0401 | 142.0051 | 144.6591 |
| June | 149.6090 | 146.5930 | 147.5699 |
| July | 149.3559 | 146.0503 | 147.4227 |
| August | 149.8536 | 148.2565 | 148.9793 |
| September | 149.4692 | 142.9516 | 146.5754 |
| October | 147.1636 | 141.6340 | 144.5863 |
| November | 146.9237 | 142.2062 | 145.9270 |
| December | 148.1647 | 143.1950 | 146.5223 |