YEARLY HIGH
0.0043 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0038 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0040 TOP

2020 XAF to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 11, dropping to 0.0038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0039 to the December average rate of 0.0042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0043 was up 6.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0040, 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 21 TOP
2019 Average 20 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 19 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.35 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0043
0.0038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to TOP 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 0.0039, compared to 0.0041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0002 TOP (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0039). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 TOP (High: 0.0042 / Low: 0.0041).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 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 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0042) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0039), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+8.79%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0042
2019 Avg (December) 0.0039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0039 0.0039 0.0039
February 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
March 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040
April 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
May 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
June 0.0039 0.0039 0.0039
July 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040
August 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
September 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041
October 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
November 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
December 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042