YEARLY HIGH
0.0154 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0099 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0123 TRY

2020 XAF to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 0.0154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0100 to the December average rate of 0.0143, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0154 was up 46.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0105, 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 77 TRY
2019 Average 48 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 50 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.45 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0148
0.0096
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to TRY 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 0.0109, compared to 0.0136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0018 TRY (High: 0.0154 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 TRY (High: 0.0102 / Low: 0.0099).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0144) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0097), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+48.74%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0144
2019 Avg (November) 0.0097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0102 0.0099 0.0100
February 0.0105 0.0100 0.0101
March 0.0111 0.0103 0.0107
April 0.0117 0.0110 0.0114
May 0.0119 0.0113 0.0115
June 0.0118 0.0114 0.0117
July 0.0126 0.0117 0.0120
August 0.0134 0.0125 0.0131
September 0.0140 0.0133 0.0136
October 0.0149 0.0139 0.0143
November 0.0154 0.0136 0.0144
December 0.0146 0.0138 0.0143