YEARLY HIGH
0.2105 ALL
YEARLY LOW
0.1523 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1887 ALL

2020 XAF to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.2105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.1523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0582 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1861 to the December average rate of 0.1883, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2105 was up 9.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1923, 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 1,052 ALL
2019 Average 938 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 762 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 290.93 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1918
0.1855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ALL 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 0.1887, compared to 0.1887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0383 ALL (High: 0.1906 / Low: 0.1523). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 ALL (High: 0.1895 / Low: 0.1884).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0383
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.1898) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1876), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+1.18%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.1898
2019 Avg (May) 0.1876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1870 0.1848 0.1861
February 0.1878 0.1853 0.1863
March 0.1996 0.1860 0.1893
April 0.1953 0.1879 0.1912
May 0.2105 0.1880 0.1898
June 0.1915 0.1879 0.1895
July 0.1906 0.1523 0.1881
August 0.1907 0.1872 0.1891
September 0.1901 0.1880 0.1890
October 0.1895 0.1884 0.1891
November 0.1898 0.1880 0.1888
December 0.1904 0.1872 0.1883