YEARLY HIGH
1517.5285 CDF
YEARLY LOW
980.5658 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1281.4847 CDF

2020 AUD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AUD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1517.5285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 980.5658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 536.9627 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1158.0134 to the December average rate of 1473.9232, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1517.5285 was up 27.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 1193.4025, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,587,643 CDF
2019 Average 5,746,260 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,902,829 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,684,813.70 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1515.3444
1018.2900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to CDF 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 1147.0108, compared to 1415.9585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 268.9476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1147.0108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1415.9585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 412.8304 CDF (High: 1517.5285 / Low: 1104.6981). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 35.9196 CDF (High: 1139.7923 / Low: 1103.8727).

December Spread (Volatile) ±412.8304
February Spread (Stable) ±35.9196

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 66.5733 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -66.5733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1473.9232) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1156.1389), the exchange rate shifted by +317.7843 (+27.49%).

2020 Avg (December) 1473.9232
2019 Avg (December) 1156.1389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1185.7866 1128.1064 1158.0134
February 1139.7923 1103.8727 1126.2845
March 1131.0630 980.5658 1059.7112
April 1132.1702 1024.8355 1082.8883
May 1214.1668 1104.4130 1164.0700
June 1326.7841 1238.8631 1291.0978
July 1416.6766 1327.1893 1367.2869
August 1446.8170 1394.7949 1414.4775
September 1446.9933 1383.9504 1418.2704
October 1420.7103 1294.0215 1390.1577
November 1456.7537 1375.3118 1431.6350
December 1517.5285 1104.6981 1473.9232