YEARLY HIGH
0.7904 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.6185 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7210 KZT

2020 XAF to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.7904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.6185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1719 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6420 to the December average rate of 0.7811, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7904 was up 17.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6704, 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 3,952 KZT
2019 Average 3,269 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 3,093 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 859.47 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7964
0.6138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KZT 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 0.6806, compared to 0.7615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0809 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6806
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1220 KZT (High: 0.7595 / Low: 0.6376). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 KZT (High: 0.7749 / Low: 0.7663).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1220
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0199 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.7811) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6509), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1303 (+20.02%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.7811
2019 Avg (December) 0.6509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6583 0.6356 0.6420
February 0.6424 0.6185 0.6290
March 0.7595 0.6376 0.7062
April 0.7510 0.7042 0.7177
May 0.7206 0.6893 0.6978
June 0.7027 0.6845 0.6908
July 0.7632 0.6970 0.7213
August 0.7641 0.7491 0.7574
September 0.7739 0.7563 0.7636
October 0.7749 0.7663 0.7708
November 0.7838 0.7675 0.7746
December 0.7904 0.7738 0.7811