YEARLY HIGH
0.1578 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.1008 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1232 ARS

2020 XAF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.1008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0569 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1014 to the December average rate of 0.1532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 51.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1578 was up 54.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1024, 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 789 ARS
2019 Average 411 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 504 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 284.56 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1584
0.0963
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ARS 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 0.1084, compared to 0.1380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0099 ARS (High: 0.1308 / Low: 0.1209). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 ARS (High: 0.1025 / Low: 0.1008).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1532) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0519 (+51.26%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1532
2019 Avg (December) 0.1013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1025 0.1008 0.1014
February 0.1044 0.1013 0.1020
March 0.1093 0.1031 0.1065
April 0.1115 0.1068 0.1086
May 0.1159 0.1105 0.1125
June 0.1208 0.1163 0.1192
July 0.1308 0.1209 0.1247
August 0.1349 0.1299 0.1321
September 0.1363 0.1339 0.1350
October 0.1413 0.1364 0.1391
November 0.1480 0.1391 0.1442
December 0.1578 0.1499 0.1532