YEARLY HIGH
2845.7256 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2137.8213 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2579.4854 CDF

2020 XDR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 2845.7256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 2137.8213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 707.9042 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2327.4652 to the December average rate of 2811.9065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2845.7256 was up 21.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 2333.8254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,228,628 CDF
2019 Average 11,436,781 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 10,689,107 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,539,521.16 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2861.6118
2265.1482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to CDF 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 2390.7616, compared to 2768.2092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 377.4476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2390.7616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2768.2092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 707.9042 CDF (High: 2845.7256 / Low: 2137.8213). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.0054 CDF (High: 2338.3229 / Low: 2319.3175).

December Spread (Volatile) ±707.9042
January Spread (Stable) ±19.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 17.1490 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.1490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2811.9065) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2314.3498), the exchange rate shifted by +497.5567 (+21.50%).

2020 Avg (December) 2811.9065
2019 Avg (December) 2314.3498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2338.3229 2319.3175 2327.4652
February 2328.1551 2304.6927 2314.8535
March 2381.5688 2304.9953 2338.7271
April 2360.3813 2324.0841 2343.3506
May 2496.6055 2355.6292 2436.8927
June 2651.0319 2505.2281 2583.2806
July 2771.6139 2636.6876 2703.7755
August 2807.9379 2747.9697 2771.7149
September 2788.3062 2758.6704 2772.1306
October 2783.4201 2560.9077 2754.9816
November 2809.3796 2771.0738 2794.7464
December 2845.7256 2137.8213 2811.9065