2020 XAF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1445 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.9162 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0182 CRC

2020 XAF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.1445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.9162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2283 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9621 to the December average rate of 1.1234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1445 was up 7.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0678, 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 5,722 CRC

2019 Average 5,011 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 4,581 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,141.40 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1413

0.9268

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CRC 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 0.9589, compared to 1.0774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9589

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0790 CRC (High: 0.9952 / Low: 0.9162). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 CRC (High: 1.0909 / Low: 1.0770).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0790

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.1234) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9604), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1630 (+16.97%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.1234

2019 Avg (December) 0.9604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9816	0.9494	0.9621
February	0.9576	0.9314	0.9473
March	0.9952	0.9162	0.9629
April	0.9663	0.9284	0.9446
May	0.9647	0.9353	0.9477
June	1.0047	0.9656	0.9889
July	1.0524	0.9952	1.0169
August	1.0821	1.0481	1.0687
September	1.0811	1.0600	1.0736
October	1.0909	1.0770	1.0826
November	1.1094	1.0760	1.0994
December	1.1445	1.1078	1.1234