YEARLY HIGH
0.6693 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.5799 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6214 MRO

2020 XAF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.6693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.5799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0894 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6043 to the December average rate of 0.6625, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6693 was up 6.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6288, 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 3,347 MRO
2019 Average 3,047 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 2,899 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 447.21 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6696
0.5843
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MRO 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 0.6000, compared to 0.6428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0405 MRO (High: 0.6204 / Low: 0.5799). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 MRO (High: 0.6456 / Low: 0.6354).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0405
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.6625) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0577 (+9.55%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.6625
2019 Avg (December) 0.6048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6106 0.5994 0.6043
February 0.6038 0.5871 0.5942
March 0.6204 0.5799 0.6027
April 0.5978 0.5864 0.5915
May 0.6050 0.5877 0.5949
June 0.6186 0.6055 0.6125
July 0.6461 0.6116 0.6237
August 0.6502 0.6387 0.6439
September 0.6489 0.6330 0.6415
October 0.6456 0.6354 0.6404
November 0.6516 0.6336 0.6447
December 0.6693 0.6569 0.6625