2020 XAF to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1449 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.1233 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1338 AFN

2020 XAF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.1233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1307 to the December average rate of 0.1430, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1449 was up 2.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 725 AFN

2019 Average 665 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 616 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.20 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1447

0.1245

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XAF to AFN 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 0.1289, compared to 0.1386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1289

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0090 AFN (High: 0.1323 / Low: 0.1233). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 AFN (High: 0.1391 / Low: 0.1368).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1430) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1331), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+7.48%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1430

2019 Avg (December) 0.1331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1336	0.1285	0.1307
February	0.1313	0.1268	0.1280
March	0.1323	0.1233	0.1287
April	0.1284	0.1245	0.1262
May	0.1298	0.1255	0.1274
June	0.1338	0.1301	0.1326
July	0.1390	0.1322	0.1346
August	0.1408	0.1375	0.1390
September	0.1396	0.1364	0.1381
October	0.1391	0.1368	0.1379
November	0.1405	0.1364	0.1390
December	0.1449	0.1416	0.1430