YEARLY HIGH
8.5026 XPF
YEARLY LOW
4.5758 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2568 XPF

2020 SCR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 8.5026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 4.5758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9268 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8671 to the December average rate of 4.6253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.5026 was down 0.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.5806, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,513 XPF
2019 Average 38,963 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 22,879 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,634.23 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.3376
4.2878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to XPF 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 7.1388, compared to 5.3747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7641 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 1.7770 XPF (High: 7.9961 / Low: 6.2190). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1141 XPF (High: 5.7091 / Low: 5.5950).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.7770
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1141

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.1287 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 7.8896) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.7125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1772 (+2.30%).

2020 Avg (March) 7.8896
2019 Avg (March) 7.7125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3342 7.7339 7.8671
February 8.1469 7.8731 8.0001
March 8.5026 7.5982 7.8896
April 7.9961 6.2190 6.7610
May 6.8537 6.0866 6.2805
June 6.2959 5.9336 6.0346
July 6.0283 5.6494 5.8990
August 5.7031 5.4120 5.6468
September 5.7091 5.5950 5.6401
October 5.6652 5.2183 5.4885
November 5.3048 4.7965 4.9488
December 4.7507 4.5758 4.6253