2020 XAF to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3630 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.2818 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3332 LRD

2020 XAF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.3630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.2818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0811 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3241 to the December average rate of 0.2993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3630 was up 0.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3603, 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 1,815 LRD

2019 Average 1,589 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 1,409 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 405.64 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3655

0.2933

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to LRD 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 0.3309, compared to 0.3355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3309

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0429 LRD (High: 0.3248 / Low: 0.2818). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 LRD (High: 0.3630 / Low: 0.3566).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0429

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0486 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.3595) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3457), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0138 (+3.99%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.3595

2019 Avg (August) 0.3457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3298	0.3195	0.3241
February	0.3326	0.3236	0.3271
March	0.3441	0.3212	0.3339
April	0.3318	0.3252	0.3282
May	0.3365	0.3267	0.3307
June	0.3446	0.3369	0.3415
July	0.3606	0.3414	0.3482
August	0.3630	0.3566	0.3595
September	0.3622	0.3529	0.3578
October	0.3576	0.3257	0.3485
November	0.3248	0.2818	0.2998
December	0.3070	0.2903	0.2993