2020 XAF to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0913 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.9453 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0112 SOS

2020 XAF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.0913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.9453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1460 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9823 to the December average rate of 1.0781, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0913 was up 6.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0229, 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 5,456 SOS

2019 Average 4,949 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 4,726 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 730.02 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0897

0.9503

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SOS 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 0.9769, compared to 1.0456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9769

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0649 SOS (High: 1.0102 / Low: 0.9453). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 SOS (High: 1.0524 / Low: 1.0371).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0649

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

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 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.0781) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0959 (+9.76%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.0781

2019 Avg (December) 0.9822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9945	0.9751	0.9823
February	0.9911	0.9517	0.9697
March	1.0102	0.9453	0.9832
April	0.9701	0.9517	0.9619
May	0.9844	0.9547	0.9674
June	1.0075	0.9840	0.9967
July	1.0513	0.9950	1.0145
August	1.0524	1.0371	1.0452
September	1.0557	1.0293	1.0438
October	1.0515	1.0330	1.0424
November	1.0633	1.0292	1.0496
December	1.0913	1.0695	1.0781