2020 XAF to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

465.8918 VEF

YEARLY LOW

403.6357 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

432.5169 VEF

2020 XAF to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 465.8918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 403.6357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.2562 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 420.6273 to the December average rate of 461.1289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 465.8918 was up 6.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 437.6984, 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 2,329,459 VEF

2019 Average 2,121,108 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 2,018,178 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 311,280.90 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

466.0741

406.7314

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to VEF 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 417.6266, compared to 447.4072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.7806 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 417.6266

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 447.4072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 28.1972 VEF (High: 431.8328 / Low: 403.6357). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0868 VEF (High: 449.3716 / Low: 442.2848).

March Spread (Volatile) ±28.1972

October Spread (Stable) ±7.0868

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 7.8479 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 461.1289) against the same month in 2019 (average: 420.9358), the exchange rate shifted by +40.1931 (+9.55%).

2020 Avg (December) 461.1289

2019 Avg (December) 420.9358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	424.9935	417.2284	420.6273
February	420.2709	408.6583	413.5579
March	431.8328	403.6357	419.5245
April	416.0802	408.1589	411.6766
May	421.0859	409.0788	414.0447
June	430.6020	421.4508	426.3285
July	449.7352	425.6970	434.1089
August	452.5537	444.5444	448.1534
September	451.6505	440.6001	446.4982
October	449.3716	442.2848	445.7796
November	453.5155	440.9976	448.7740
December	465.8918	457.2627	461.1289