YEARLY HIGH
0.0295 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0256 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0275 EGP

2020 XAF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0269 to the December average rate of 0.0291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0295 was down 6.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0315, 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 147 EGP
2019 Average 144 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 128 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.54 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0294
0.0258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to EGP 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 0.0266, compared to 0.0284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0017 EGP (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0256). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 EGP (High: 0.0290 / Low: 0.0286).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0291) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+6.86%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0291
2019 Avg (December) 0.0272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0274 0.0265 0.0269
February 0.0267 0.0256 0.0261
March 0.0273 0.0256 0.0265
April 0.0264 0.0259 0.0261
May 0.0268 0.0259 0.0263
June 0.0281 0.0270 0.0277
July 0.0289 0.0275 0.0280
August 0.0290 0.0286 0.0287
September 0.0288 0.0280 0.0284
October 0.0284 0.0279 0.0282
November 0.0285 0.0279 0.0283
December 0.0295 0.0288 0.0291