2020 XAF to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6874 KPW

YEARLY LOW

1.4619 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5665 KPW

2020 XAF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.6874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.4619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2255 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5235 to the December average rate of 1.6702, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6874 was up 6.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5853, 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 8,437 KPW

2019 Average 7,682 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 7,310 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,127.43 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6881

1.4731

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XAF to KPW 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 1.5126, compared to 1.6205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5126

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1021 KPW (High: 1.5641 / Low: 1.4619). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0257 KPW (High: 1.6276 / Low: 1.6019).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1021

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0257

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.0284 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.6702) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5246), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1456 (+9.55%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.6702

2019 Avg (December) 1.5246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5393	1.5112	1.5235
February	1.5222	1.4801	1.4979
March	1.5641	1.4619	1.5195
April	1.5070	1.4783	1.4911
May	1.5251	1.4816	1.4996
June	1.5596	1.5265	1.5441
July	1.6289	1.5418	1.5723
August	1.6391	1.6101	1.6232
September	1.6358	1.5958	1.6172
October	1.6276	1.6019	1.6146
November	1.6426	1.5973	1.6254
December	1.6874	1.6562	1.6702