YEARLY HIGH
0.0535 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0492 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0512 TWD

2020 XAF to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.0492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0508 to the December average rate of 0.0523, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0535 was down 1.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0543, 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 268 TWD
2019 Average 264 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 246 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.72 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0533
0.0495
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to TWD 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 0.0504, compared to 0.0520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0030 TWD (High: 0.0521 / Low: 0.0492). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 TWD (High: 0.0527 / Low: 0.0520).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.0530) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0533), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.58%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.0530
2019 Avg (August) 0.0533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0514 0.0504 0.0508
February 0.0514 0.0495 0.0502
March 0.0521 0.0492 0.0508
April 0.0505 0.0494 0.0498
May 0.0508 0.0492 0.0499
June 0.0516 0.0504 0.0509
July 0.0530 0.0504 0.0514
August 0.0535 0.0525 0.0530
September 0.0533 0.0517 0.0525
October 0.0518 0.0505 0.0515
November 0.0521 0.0507 0.0515
December 0.0527 0.0520 0.0523