YEARLY HIGH
0.0068 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0055 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0061 PEN

2020 XAF to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.0055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0056 to the December average rate of 0.0067, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0068 was up 15.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0059, 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 34 PEN
2019 Average 28 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 28 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.24 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0068
0.0055
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XAF to PEN 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 0.0057, compared to 0.0064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0003 PEN (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0057). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PEN (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0064).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0067) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+17.68%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0067
2019 Avg (December) 0.0057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0057 0.0056 0.0056
February 0.0058 0.0056 0.0056
March 0.0061 0.0057 0.0059
April 0.0058 0.0055 0.0056
May 0.0058 0.0056 0.0057
June 0.0061 0.0058 0.0060
July 0.0063 0.0060 0.0061
August 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
September 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
October 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
November 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
December 0.0068 0.0066 0.0067