YEARLY HIGH
27.8591 IDR
YEARLY LOW
22.2040 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.3036 IDR

2020 XAF to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 27.8591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 22.2040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6551 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.2257 to the December average rate of 26.1941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 27.8591 was up 11.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 25.0983, 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 139,296 IDR
2019 Average 120,666 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 111,020 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,275.59 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

27.0206
22.5072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to IDR 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 24.4852, compared to 26.1220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.4852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.1220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.3625 IDR (High: 27.8591 / Low: 23.4966). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4377 IDR (High: 26.3997 / Low: 25.9620).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.3625
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4377

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3643 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 25.6014) against the same month in 2019 (average: 24.4920), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1094 (+4.53%).

2020 Avg (March) 25.6014
2019 Avg (March) 24.4920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.7626 22.2040 23.2257
February 23.4972 22.4813 22.8833
March 27.8591 23.4966 25.6014
April 27.4150 25.2744 26.0997
May 25.4061 24.3886 24.7354
June 25.0181 23.9874 24.3657
July 26.3964 24.4522 25.3757
August 26.9354 26.1415 26.4918
September 27.1567 26.3240 26.6445
October 26.5782 25.9706 26.3774
November 26.0852 25.2743 25.6483
December 26.3997 25.9620 26.1941