YEARLY HIGH
735.9716 CDF
YEARLY LOW
550.1136 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
684.5977 CDF

2020 XCD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 735.9716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 550.1136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 185.8580 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 624.0701 to the December average rate of 723.2988, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 735.9716 was up 17.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 624.0677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,679,858 CDF
2019 Average 3,057,905 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,750,568 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 929,290.16 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

737.9150
613.7205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 644.9917, compared to 724.2037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 79.2120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 644.9917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 724.2037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 180.2665 CDF (High: 730.3801 / Low: 550.1136). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8300 CDF (High: 625.0228 / Low: 623.1928).

December Spread (Volatile) ±180.2665
January Spread (Stable) ±1.8300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.7044 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 726.5112) against the same month in 2019 (average: 613.1900), the exchange rate shifted by +113.3212 (+18.48%).

2020 Avg (August) 726.5112
2019 Avg (August) 613.1900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 625.0228 623.1928 624.0701
February 627.5555 623.4852 625.5140
March 633.7322 627.4482 630.7172
April 639.8118 631.2288 635.7986
May 676.1661 639.8180 661.0138
June 711.4438 675.2882 692.8363
July 728.2426 707.1100 719.9930
August 735.9716 721.9981 726.5112
September 728.9412 723.7609 726.2790
October 728.1210 670.5057 721.5746
November 729.3112 726.1873 727.5654
December 730.3801 550.1136 723.2988