2020 XAF to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 XAF to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the XAF to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 13.0499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 10.6714.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3785 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0164 to the December average rate of 12.9081, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.0499 was up 18.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.0553, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
XAF to PYG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11.0313, compared to 12.5530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5218 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.9046 PYG (High: 12.5767 / Low: 11.6721). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1497 PYG (High: 11.0937 / Low: 10.9439).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3048 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 12.9081) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.9168), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9913 (+18.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.0937 | 10.9439 | 11.0164 |
| February | 11.0363 | 10.7276 | 10.8575 |
| March | 11.3721 | 10.7213 | 11.0840 |
| April | 10.9627 | 10.6714 | 10.7792 |
| May | 11.2605 | 10.7216 | 10.9536 |
| June | 11.6424 | 11.2653 | 11.4967 |
| July | 12.5767 | 11.6721 | 12.0383 |
| August | 12.6746 | 12.3923 | 12.5363 |
| September | 12.6412 | 12.4031 | 12.5455 |
| October | 12.7237 | 12.4800 | 12.5856 |
| November | 12.8632 | 12.4683 | 12.7043 |
| December | 13.0499 | 12.5766 | 12.9081 |