YEARLY HIGH
0.1571 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.1149 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1343 KGS

2020 XAF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.1571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.1149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0422 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1178 to the December average rate of 0.1550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1571 was up 29.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1210, 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 785 KGS
2019 Average 590 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 574 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 210.89 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1588
0.1123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KGS 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 0.1240, compared to 0.1445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0191 KGS (High: 0.1351 / Low: 0.1159). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 KGS (High: 0.1189 / Low: 0.1170).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1550) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0370 (+31.35%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1550
2019 Avg (December) 0.1180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1189 0.1170 0.1178
February 0.1178 0.1149 0.1162
March 0.1351 0.1159 0.1232
April 0.1415 0.1235 0.1316
May 0.1334 0.1224 0.1275
June 0.1294 0.1248 0.1279
July 0.1387 0.1316 0.1352
August 0.1421 0.1375 0.1397
September 0.1430 0.1403 0.1417
October 0.1460 0.1417 0.1439
November 0.1548 0.1452 0.1517
December 0.1571 0.1503 0.1550