YEARLY HIGH
0.0070 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0061 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0065 SAR

2020 XAF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0064 to the December average rate of 0.0070, 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 0.0070 was up 6.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0066, 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 SAR
2019 Average 32 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 31 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.63 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0070
0.0062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SAR 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 0.0063, 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 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0061). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0067).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0070) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0064), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+9.57%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0070
2019 Avg (December) 0.0064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0064 0.0063 0.0064
February 0.0063 0.0062 0.0062
March 0.0065 0.0061 0.0063
April 0.0063 0.0062 0.0062
May 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
June 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
July 0.0068 0.0064 0.0066
August 0.0068 0.0067 0.0068
September 0.0068 0.0067 0.0067
October 0.0068 0.0067 0.0067
November 0.0068 0.0067 0.0068
December 0.0070 0.0069 0.0070