YEARLY HIGH
43.2042 VND
YEARLY LOW
38.2139 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.4143 VND

2020 XAF to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 43.2042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 38.2139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9903 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.2233 to the December average rate of 42.8940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 43.2042 was up 5.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 40.7855, 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 216,021 VND
2019 Average 198,211 VND
Yearly Trough Low 191,070 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,951.68 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

43.3184
38.2252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to VND 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 39.1247, compared to 41.7040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5793 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.1247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.7040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.0557 VND (High: 40.3580 / Low: 38.3023). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6606 VND (High: 41.9044 / Low: 41.2439).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.0557
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6606

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5737 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 42.8940) against the same month in 2019 (average: 39.2526), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6414 (+9.28%).

2020 Avg (December) 42.8940
2019 Avg (December) 39.2526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.6646 38.8625 39.2233
February 39.2249 38.2139 38.6496
March 40.3580 38.3023 39.3714
April 39.3589 38.5827 38.8518
May 39.5145 38.4523 38.7987
June 40.2511 39.3896 39.8532
July 41.6236 39.6344 40.4363
August 42.1761 41.4253 41.7928
September 42.3509 41.1599 41.6826
October 41.9044 41.2439 41.5822
November 42.2916 41.1669 41.8360
December 43.2042 42.2052 42.8940