YEARLY HIGH
0.0071 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0064 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0068 PLN

2020 XAF to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.0071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.0064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0065 to the December average rate of 0.0068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0071 was up 4.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0067, 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 35 PLN
2019 Average 33 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 32 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.11 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0070
0.0064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to PLN 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 0.0067, compared to 0.0068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0005 PLN (High: 0.0070 / Low: 0.0065). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PLN (High: 0.0067 / Low: 0.0067).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.0069) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+5.58%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.0069
2019 Avg (October) 0.0066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
February 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
March 0.0070 0.0065 0.0068
April 0.0070 0.0069 0.0069
May 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
June 0.0068 0.0067 0.0068
July 0.0068 0.0067 0.0068
August 0.0067 0.0067 0.0067
September 0.0070 0.0067 0.0068
October 0.0071 0.0068 0.0069
November 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
December 0.0070 0.0067 0.0068