YEARLY HIGH
38.0027 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.7425 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8513 KMF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 190,013 KMF
2019 Average 4,263 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 3,712 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 186,301.10 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0727
0.6295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±37.2538
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.9525
2019 Avg (December) 0.7512

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