YEARLY HIGH
0.0014 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0013 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0014 GBP

2020 XAF to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.0013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0013 to the December average rate of 0.0014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0014 was up 0.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0014, 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 7 GBP
2019 Average 7 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 6 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.86 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0014
0.0013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to GBP 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 0.0013, compared to 0.0014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0001 GBP (High: 0.0014 / Low: 0.0013). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GBP (High: 0.0014 / Low: 0.0014).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0014) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+4.40%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0014
2019 Avg (March) 0.0013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
February 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
March 0.0014 0.0013 0.0014
April 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
May 0.0014 0.0013 0.0014
June 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014
July 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014
August 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014
September 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014
October 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014
November 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014
December 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014