YEARLY HIGH
2.5643 MMK
YEARLY LOW
2.2838 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3922 MMK

2020 XAF to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 2.5643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 2.2838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2805 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4858 to the December average rate of 2.4812, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.5643 was down 5.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.7056, 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 12,821 MMK
2019 Average 12,988 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 11,419 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,402.35 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.5026
2.3013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MMK 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 2.3912, compared to 2.3932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.1340 MMK (High: 2.4701 / Low: 2.3361). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0515 MMK (High: 2.3418 / Low: 2.2904).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1340
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0515

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0730 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.4812) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5403), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0591 (-2.33%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.4812
2019 Avg (December) 2.5403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5374 2.4617 2.4858
February 2.4741 2.3814 2.4138
March 2.4325 2.3044 2.3642
April 2.4086 2.3147 2.3535
May 2.3859 2.2913 2.3379
June 2.4249 2.3483 2.3921
July 2.4701 2.3361 2.3906
August 2.4668 2.4125 2.4477
September 2.4228 2.3188 2.3747
October 2.3418 2.2904 2.3181
November 2.4000 2.2838 2.3470
December 2.5643 2.4315 2.4812