2020 TOP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

263.0505 XAF

YEARLY LOW

234.0923 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

249.9504 XAF

2020 TOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 263.0505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 234.0923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.9582 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 257.2247 to the December average rate of 235.9493, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 263.0505 was down 0.84% compared to the 2019 peak of 265.2687, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,315,253 XAF

2019 Average 1,278,740 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,170,462 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 144,790.90 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

262.4365

233.5414

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 257.3382, compared to 242.5626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.7755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 257.3382

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 242.5626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 12.0642 XAF (High: 255.2479 / Low: 243.1837). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9013 XAF (High: 242.2212 / Low: 239.3199).

July Spread (Volatile) ±12.0642

November Spread (Stable) ±2.9013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 7.9985 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9985

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 260.0285) against the same month in 2019 (average: 255.8695), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1590 (+1.63%).

2020 Avg (May) 260.0285

2019 Avg (May) 255.8695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	258.6972	255.2159	257.2247
February	262.7026	255.2343	259.4125
March	257.2846	247.6356	252.2567
April	261.2794	255.0238	258.4237
May	263.0505	256.4443	260.0285
June	258.7234	254.4107	256.6828
July	255.2479	243.1837	251.1273
August	245.2151	240.3512	243.1288
September	245.4940	241.2351	243.6291
October	242.9962	238.3191	240.9044
November	242.2212	239.3199	240.6368
December	237.4934	234.0923	235.9493