YEARLY HIGH
155.3260 XAF
YEARLY LOW
141.6340 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.6718 XAF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,106,521 XAF
2019 Average 3,052,643 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,832,681 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 273,839.99 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

155.4260
143.2880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.6747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.6688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.3936
August Spread (Stable) ±1.5972

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.4301 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (January) 154.4145
2019 Avg (January) 152.9139

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