YEARLY HIGH
0.4694 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.4066 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4357 YER

2020 XAF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.4694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.4066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0628 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4238 to the December average rate of 0.4645, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4694 was up 6.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4410, 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 2,347 YER
2019 Average 2,137 YER
Yearly Trough Low 2,033 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.02 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4695
0.4098
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to YER 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 0.4207, compared to 0.4507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0284 YER (High: 0.4350 / Low: 0.4066). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 YER (High: 0.4528 / Low: 0.4456).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0284
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.4645) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0404 (+9.54%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.4645
2019 Avg (December) 0.4241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4282 0.4203 0.4238
February 0.4234 0.4117 0.4166
March 0.4350 0.4066 0.4226
April 0.4191 0.4111 0.4147
May 0.4242 0.4121 0.4171
June 0.4338 0.4245 0.4295
July 0.4531 0.4288 0.4373
August 0.4559 0.4479 0.4515
September 0.4550 0.4439 0.4499
October 0.4528 0.4456 0.4491
November 0.4568 0.4443 0.4521
December 0.4694 0.4607 0.4645