YEARLY HIGH
0.3923 GYD
YEARLY LOW
0.3382 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3639 GYD

2020 XAF to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.3923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.3382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0541 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3536 to the December average rate of 0.3884, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3923 was up 6.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3688, 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 1,961 GYD
2019 Average 1,783 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,691 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 270.30 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3926
0.3421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to GYD 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 0.3512, compared to 0.3766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0262 GYD (High: 0.3644 / Low: 0.3382). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 GYD (High: 0.3780 / Low: 0.3724).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0262
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.3884) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3537), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0347 (+9.80%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.3884
2019 Avg (December) 0.3537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3597 0.3490 0.3536
February 0.3527 0.3435 0.3476
March 0.3644 0.3382 0.3527
April 0.3501 0.3437 0.3463
May 0.3541 0.3443 0.3485
June 0.3635 0.3544 0.3588
July 0.3785 0.3584 0.3653
August 0.3802 0.3741 0.3771
September 0.3792 0.3710 0.3757
October 0.3780 0.3724 0.3752
November 0.3821 0.3712 0.3777
December 0.3923 0.3850 0.3884