YEARLY HIGH
0.0322 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0289 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0300 MDL

2020 XAF to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.0289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0294 to the December average rate of 0.0319, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0322 was up 2.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0315, 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 161 MDL
2019 Average 150 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 144 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.49 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0322
0.0289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MDL 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 0.0296, compared to 0.0304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0017 MDL (High: 0.0306 / Low: 0.0289). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MDL (High: 0.0302 / Low: 0.0297).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0319) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+9.11%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0319
2019 Avg (December) 0.0292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0297 0.0290 0.0294
February 0.0296 0.0289 0.0292
March 0.0306 0.0289 0.0298
April 0.0307 0.0292 0.0300
May 0.0303 0.0291 0.0295
June 0.0298 0.0291 0.0294
July 0.0300 0.0293 0.0296
August 0.0302 0.0294 0.0298
September 0.0302 0.0297 0.0299
October 0.0307 0.0300 0.0303
November 0.0315 0.0302 0.0309
December 0.0322 0.0316 0.0319