YEARLY HIGH
0.0531 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0402 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0470 UAH

2020 XAF to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.0402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0409 to the December average rate of 0.0523, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0531 was up 7.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0496, 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 266 UAH
2019 Average 220 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 201 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.43 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0534
0.0398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to UAH 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 0.0437, compared to 0.0503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0062 UAH (High: 0.0477 / Low: 0.0414). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 UAH (High: 0.0512 / Low: 0.0506).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0523) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0399), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0124 (+30.99%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0523
2019 Avg (December) 0.0399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0424 0.0403 0.0409
February 0.0424 0.0402 0.0409
March 0.0477 0.0414 0.0447
April 0.0462 0.0444 0.0450
May 0.0456 0.0439 0.0446
June 0.0464 0.0454 0.0458
July 0.0501 0.0457 0.0477
August 0.0502 0.0493 0.0496
September 0.0509 0.0499 0.0503
October 0.0512 0.0506 0.0508
November 0.0520 0.0505 0.0511
December 0.0531 0.0514 0.0523