YEARLY HIGH
24.8456 XAF
YEARLY LOW
18.8203 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.4216 XAF

2020 UAH to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UAH to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 24.8456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 18.8203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0253 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.4466 to the December average rate of 19.1316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 24.8456 was down 2.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 25.4554, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 124,228 XAF
2019 Average 113,812 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 94,101 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,126.54 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

24.9781
18.6001
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 22.9540, compared to 19.8893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0647 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.9540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.1519 XAF (High: 24.1284 / Low: 20.9764). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2206 XAF (High: 19.7595 / Low: 19.5389).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.1519
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2206

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.0616 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 24.4461) against the same month in 2019 (average: 21.2803), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1658 (+14.88%).

2020 Avg (February) 24.4461
2019 Avg (February) 21.2803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.8372 23.6025 24.4466
February 24.8456 23.6042 24.4461
March 24.1284 20.9764 22.3845
April 22.5088 21.6230 22.2068
May 22.7715 21.9431 22.4007
June 22.0048 21.5664 21.8391
July 21.8700 19.9602 20.9599
August 20.2706 19.9324 20.1517
September 20.0287 19.6601 19.8639
October 19.7595 19.5389 19.6699
November 19.7979 19.2205 19.5585
December 19.4450 18.8203 19.1316