2020 QAR to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

169.0925 XAF

YEARLY LOW

146.4769 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

158.0185 XAF

2020 QAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 169.0925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 146.4769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.6156 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 162.2588 to the December average rate of 147.9736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 169.0925 was up 2.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 165.2457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 845,463 XAF

2019 Average 804,509 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 732,385 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,078.04 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

167.5590

146.1932

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 163.4501, compared to 152.5870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.8631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 163.4501

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.5870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 11.0520 XAF (High: 169.0925 / Low: 158.0405). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4230 XAF (High: 154.3057 / Low: 151.8827).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.0520

October Spread (Stable) ±2.4230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 5.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 162.7407) against the same month in 2019 (average: 159.4414), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2994 (+2.07%).

2020 Avg (March) 162.7407

2019 Avg (March) 159.4414

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	163.5725	160.5838	162.2588
February	167.0028	162.3883	165.0358
March	169.0925	158.0405	162.7407
April	167.2186	164.0239	165.7785
May	166.8312	161.8842	164.8034
June	161.9337	158.4923	160.0831
July	160.3062	151.7495	157.2546
August	153.5178	150.8044	152.2512
September	154.8958	151.1285	152.8609
October	154.3057	151.8827	153.1010
November	154.7561	150.4873	152.0806
December	149.2514	146.4769	147.9736