YEARLY HIGH
82.5454 XAF
YEARLY LOW
37.6826 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.5354 XAF

2020 SRD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SRD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 82.5454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 37.6826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.8628 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.2128 to the December average rate of 38.0727, the exchange rate registered a net change of -51.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 82.5454 was up 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 80.6950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 412,727 XAF
2019 Average 392,755 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 188,413 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 224,314.17 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

85.2213
33.7864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 79.7991, compared to 55.2717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.5274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.7991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.2717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 35.3075 XAF (High: 74.7713 / Low: 39.4638). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6260 XAF (High: 39.6939 / Low: 39.0679).

September Spread (Volatile) ±35.3075
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6260

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 24.5498 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.5498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 79.4452) against the same month in 2019 (average: 77.8404), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6048 (+2.06%).

2020 Avg (March) 79.4452
2019 Avg (March) 77.8404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.8562 78.3971 79.2128
February 81.5309 79.2781 80.5706
March 82.5454 77.1555 79.4452
April 81.6306 80.0766 80.9351
May 81.4471 79.1246 80.4771
June 79.0561 77.3760 78.1536
July 78.2676 74.0842 76.7717
August 74.9492 73.6228 74.3473
September 74.7713 39.4638 63.9334
October 39.6939 39.0679 39.3836
November 39.8097 38.7109 39.1216
December 38.3937 37.6826 38.0727