YEARLY HIGH
13.0499 PYG
YEARLY LOW
10.6714 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7921 PYG

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 65,250 PYG
2019 Average 53,224 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 53,357 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,892.49 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.1210
10.5663
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.9046
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1497

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (December) 12.9081
2019 Avg (December) 10.9168

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