YEARLY HIGH
0.1089 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0874 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0985 DOP

2020 XAF to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0900 to the December average rate of 0.1079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1089 was up 20.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0906, 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 545 DOP
2019 Average 438 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 437 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.70 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1099
0.0870
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to DOP 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 0.0919, compared to 0.1051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0919
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0129 DOP (High: 0.1003 / Low: 0.0874). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 DOP (High: 0.0906 / Low: 0.0895).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1079) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0898), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0181 (+20.15%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1079
2019 Avg (December) 0.0898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0906 0.0895 0.0900
February 0.0904 0.0879 0.0889
March 0.1003 0.0874 0.0911
April 0.0911 0.0887 0.0898
May 0.0957 0.0900 0.0921
June 0.1008 0.0954 0.0995
July 0.1058 0.1000 0.1020
August 0.1062 0.1047 0.1054
September 0.1061 0.1036 0.1050
October 0.1057 0.1041 0.1048
November 0.1062 0.1021 0.1052
December 0.1089 0.1071 0.1079