2020 XAF to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 XAF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the XAF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 17.4187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 14.4858.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9329 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0382 to the December average rate of 17.2341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17.4187 was up 14.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.1955, 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 LAK 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 15.0356, compared to 16.5329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4973 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9833 LAK (High: 15.4690 / Low: 14.4858). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2640 LAK (High: 16.7370 / Low: 16.4730).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2299 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 17.2341) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.0326), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2015 (+14.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.2742 | 14.9190 | 15.0382 |
| February | 15.0273 | 14.6386 | 14.8083 |
| March | 15.4690 | 14.4858 | 15.0492 |
| April | 15.0049 | 14.6407 | 14.8506 |
| May | 15.2619 | 14.7748 | 14.9917 |
| June | 15.6151 | 15.2833 | 15.4756 |
| July | 16.4060 | 15.4824 | 15.8142 |
| August | 16.6088 | 16.2418 | 16.4004 |
| September | 16.5440 | 16.1811 | 16.4163 |
| October | 16.7370 | 16.4730 | 16.5825 |
| November | 16.9400 | 16.4187 | 16.7498 |
| December | 17.4187 | 17.0726 | 17.2341 |