YEARLY HIGH
834.8888 XAF
YEARLY LOW
768.1670 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
800.9078 XAF

2020 XDR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 834.8888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 768.1670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.7218 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 815.2500 to the December average rate of 775.1685, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 834.8888 was up 1.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 820.2409, 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 4,174,444 XAF
2019 Average 4,053,551 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,840,835 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 333,608.99 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

827.9917
770.3664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to XAF 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 816.1584, compared to 785.6572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.5013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 816.1584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 785.6572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 35.4440 XAF (High: 834.8888 / Low: 799.4448). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.6741 XAF (High: 820.0633 / Low: 809.3892).

March Spread (Volatile) ±35.4440
January Spread (Stable) ±10.6741

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 14.5911 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.5911

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 812.8214) against the same month in 2019 (average: 809.8966), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9249 (+0.36%).

2020 Avg (March) 812.8214
2019 Avg (March) 809.8966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 820.0633 809.3892 815.2500
February 830.5485 813.8550 822.8170
March 834.8888 799.4448 812.8214
April 828.9021 816.7277 823.1896
May 827.5238 807.9093 818.7319
June 809.2400 796.1500 804.1407
July 804.8662 777.3836 795.4797
August 787.4876 776.2664 782.7413
September 793.3883 780.9717 786.0215
October 793.7853 782.4158 787.5150
November 795.5752 780.9497 787.0171
December 780.1042 768.1670 775.1685