YEARLY HIGH
5.5985 XAF
YEARLY LOW
5.5041 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5769 XAF

2020 RSD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RSD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 5.5985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 5.5041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0945 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5794 to the December average rate of 5.5781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.5985 was down 1.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.6583, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,993 XAF
2019 Average 27,830 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 27,520 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 472.29 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.5804
5.5680
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 5.5762, compared to 5.5777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0768 XAF (High: 5.5808 / Low: 5.5041). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 XAF (High: 5.5842 / Low: 5.5741).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0768
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5.5781) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.5810), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-0.05%).

2020 Avg (December) 5.5781
2019 Avg (December) 5.5810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5851 5.5641 5.5794
February 5.5914 5.5549 5.5788
March 5.5883 5.5310 5.5715
April 5.5842 5.5741 5.5791
May 5.5808 5.5041 5.5690
June 5.5829 5.5690 5.5791
July 5.5812 5.5680 5.5768
August 5.5812 5.5550 5.5764
September 5.5831 5.5720 5.5785
October 5.5860 5.5639 5.5779
November 5.5840 5.5703 5.5786
December 5.5985 5.5675 5.5781