YEARLY HIGH
0.1590 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.1378 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1477 BDT

2020 XAF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.1378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0212 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1436 to the December average rate of 0.1574, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1590 was up 7.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1479, 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 795 BDT
2019 Average 720 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 689 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.03 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1590
0.1390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BDT 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 0.1427, compared to 0.1527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0097 BDT (High: 0.1475 / Low: 0.1378). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BDT (High: 0.1542 / Low: 0.1518).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
August 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1574) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1438), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+9.44%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1574
2019 Avg (December) 0.1438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1459 0.1423 0.1436
February 0.1434 0.1397 0.1413
March 0.1475 0.1378 0.1432
April 0.1422 0.1395 0.1406
May 0.1437 0.1398 0.1416
June 0.1472 0.1440 0.1457
July 0.1534 0.1454 0.1482
August 0.1542 0.1518 0.1530
September 0.1541 0.1503 0.1524
October 0.1534 0.1510 0.1521
November 0.1548 0.1505 0.1531
December 0.1590 0.1561 0.1574