2020 XAF to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.9248 SLL

YEARLY LOW

12.3501 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.1135 SLL

2020 XAF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 18.9248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 12.3501.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5747 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6750 to the December average rate of 18.7943, the exchange rate registered a net change of 48.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 18.9248 was up 18.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 16.0332, 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 94,624 SLL

2019 Average 68,339 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 61,750 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,873.72 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

19.4123

11.9961

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SLL 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 14.3458, compared to 17.8812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3458

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.8812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 3.7422 SLL (High: 16.2589 / Low: 12.5168). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2340 SLL (High: 12.8070 / Low: 12.5730).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.7422

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2340

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0609 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 18.7943) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.6670), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1273 (+48.37%).

2020 Avg (December) 18.7943

2019 Avg (December) 12.6670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.8070	12.5730	12.6750
February	12.7890	12.5070	12.6141
March	13.2128	12.3501	12.8354
April	16.2589	12.5168	14.9491
May	16.5265	15.9524	16.2850
June	16.8957	16.5451	16.7163
July	17.7453	16.6690	17.0585
August	17.9910	17.5782	17.7586
September	17.9698	17.3684	17.7146
October	18.0196	17.5187	17.7535
November	18.8289	17.6750	18.2079
December	18.9248	18.6501	18.7943