YEARLY HIGH
1.6168 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1.2652 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3941 XAF

2020 KZT to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KZT to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 1.6168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.2652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3516 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5578 to the December average rate of 1.2802, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6168 was up 3.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,084 XAF
2019 Average 7,647 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 6,326 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,758.10 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6210
1.2492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 1.4739, compared to 1.3143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2519 XAF (High: 1.5685 / Low: 1.3166). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 XAF (High: 1.3050 / Low: 1.2905).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2519
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1690 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1690

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1.5901) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0587 (+3.83%).

2020 Avg (February) 1.5901
2019 Avg (February) 1.5314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5732 1.5191 1.5578
February 1.6168 1.5567 1.5901
March 1.5685 1.3166 1.4211
April 1.4200 1.3315 1.3936
May 1.4508 1.3878 1.4332
June 1.4608 1.4231 1.4477
July 1.4347 1.3102 1.3872
August 1.3349 1.3087 1.3203
September 1.3223 1.2922 1.3097
October 1.3050 1.2905 1.2973
November 1.3029 1.2759 1.2911
December 1.2923 1.2652 1.2802