YEARLY HIGH
0.3338 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.2892 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3099 DJF

2020 XAF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.3338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.2892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0446 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3013 to the December average rate of 0.3304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3338 was up 6.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3135, 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 1,669 DJF
2019 Average 1,519 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,446 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223.10 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3339
0.2914
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to DJF 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 0.2992, compared to 0.3205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0202 DJF (High: 0.3093 / Low: 0.2892). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 DJF (High: 0.3220 / Low: 0.3169).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.3304) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0288 (+9.56%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.3304
2019 Avg (December) 0.3016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3044 0.2990 0.3013
February 0.3011 0.2927 0.2963
March 0.3093 0.2892 0.3006
April 0.2981 0.2924 0.2949
May 0.3016 0.2931 0.2966
June 0.3085 0.3020 0.3054
July 0.3222 0.3050 0.3110
August 0.3237 0.3185 0.3210
September 0.3234 0.3157 0.3199
October 0.3220 0.3169 0.3194
November 0.3249 0.3159 0.3215
December 0.3338 0.3277 0.3304