2020 XCD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 XCD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the XCD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 227.7936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 197.3540.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.4396 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 218.5970 to the December average rate of 199.3971, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 227.7936 was up 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 222.6871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
XCD to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 220.2148, compared to 205.5861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.6287 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 14.8741 XAF (High: 227.7936 / Low: 212.9195). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2785 XAF (High: 207.8878 / Low: 204.6093).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.6906 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 219.2383) against the same month in 2019 (average: 214.8067), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4315 (+2.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 220.3724 | 216.3459 | 218.5970 |
| February | 224.9939 | 218.7770 | 222.3439 |
| March | 227.7936 | 212.9195 | 219.2383 |
| April | 225.2692 | 220.9805 | 223.3497 |
| May | 224.7626 | 218.3536 | 222.0860 |
| June | 218.1646 | 213.5281 | 215.6738 |
| July | 215.9884 | 204.4439 | 211.8605 |
| August | 206.8311 | 203.1706 | 205.1699 |
| September | 208.6827 | 203.5769 | 205.9357 |
| October | 207.8878 | 204.6093 | 206.2628 |
| November | 208.4946 | 202.7398 | 204.8907 |
| December | 201.0784 | 197.3540 | 199.3971 |