YEARLY HIGH
0.1379 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.1178 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1290 INR

2020 XAF to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.1379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 0.1178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1206 to the December average rate of 0.1367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1379 was up 10.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1250, 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 690 INR
2019 Average 601 INR
Yearly Trough Low 589 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.64 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1385
0.1174
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to INR 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 0.1247, compared to 0.1334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0078 INR (High: 0.1294 / Low: 0.1216). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 INR (High: 0.1329 / Low: 0.1307).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1367) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1206), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0161 (+13.38%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1367
2019 Avg (December) 0.1206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1225 0.1197 0.1206
February 0.1213 0.1178 0.1191
March 0.1294 0.1216 0.1258
April 0.1279 0.1248 0.1263
May 0.1283 0.1244 0.1262
June 0.1313 0.1280 0.1300
July 0.1354 0.1280 0.1309
August 0.1358 0.1327 0.1345
September 0.1329 0.1307 0.1321
October 0.1335 0.1310 0.1320
November 0.1350 0.1321 0.1341
December 0.1379 0.1352 0.1367