2020 RON to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 RON to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the RON to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 137.8786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 134.1453.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7333 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.2695 to the December average rate of 134.6716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 137.8786 was down 2.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 141.0163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
RON 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 136.1174, compared to 135.0201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0974 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 2.1297 XAF (High: 136.2749 / Low: 134.1453). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1838 XAF (High: 134.6994 / Low: 134.5156).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.5650 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 137.1797) against the same month in 2019 (average: 138.0864), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9067 (-0.66%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 137.4460 | 137.0962 | 137.2695 |
| February | 137.8786 | 136.2207 | 137.1797 |
| March | 136.5189 | 134.4127 | 135.6147 |
| April | 136.0232 | 135.3972 | 135.6458 |
| May | 136.2749 | 134.1453 | 135.4284 |
| June | 135.8387 | 135.0901 | 135.5665 |
| July | 135.8694 | 135.2001 | 135.5822 |
| August | 136.3191 | 135.4617 | 135.6325 |
| September | 135.5115 | 134.3594 | 134.9630 |
| October | 134.6994 | 134.5156 | 134.5907 |
| November | 134.8832 | 134.3491 | 134.6805 |
| December | 135.0689 | 134.3646 | 134.6716 |