2020 XAF to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 XAF to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the XAF to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 38.0027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 0.7425.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.2602 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7507 to the December average rate of 1.9525, the exchange rate registered a net change of 160.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 38.0027 was up 0.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 37.9475, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
XAF to KMF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.7514, compared to 0.9512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1999 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 37.2538 KMF (High: 38.0027 / Low: 0.7489). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 KMF (High: 0.7529 / Low: 0.7479).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 0.0025 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.9525) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7512), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2012 (+159.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.7529 | 0.7479 | 0.7507 |
| February | 0.7562 | 0.7473 | 0.7507 |
| March | 0.7627 | 0.7445 | 0.7535 |
| April | 0.7561 | 0.7451 | 0.7510 |
| May | 0.7626 | 0.7482 | 0.7521 |
| June | 0.7553 | 0.7432 | 0.7500 |
| July | 0.7596 | 0.7478 | 0.7516 |
| August | 0.7601 | 0.7425 | 0.7498 |
| September | 0.7557 | 0.7457 | 0.7510 |
| October | 0.7592 | 0.7461 | 0.7511 |
| November | 0.7576 | 0.7477 | 0.7513 |
| December | 38.0027 | 0.7489 | 1.9525 |