YEARLY HIGH
0.4054 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.2892 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3351 ETB

2020 XPF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XPF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.4054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.2892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1162 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2983 to the December average rate of 0.3948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4054 was up 34.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,027 ETB
2019 Average 1,370 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,446 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 581.19 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4050
0.2835
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to ETB 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 0.3049, compared to 0.3653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0214 ETB (High: 0.3496 / Low: 0.3282). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 ETB (High: 0.3016 / Low: 0.2950).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0214
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.3948) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2932), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1016 (+34.67%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.3948
2019 Avg (December) 0.2932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3016 0.2950 0.2983
February 0.2990 0.2892 0.2936
March 0.3095 0.2928 0.3026
April 0.3058 0.2964 0.3010
May 0.3186 0.3009 0.3091
June 0.3300 0.3192 0.3244
July 0.3496 0.3282 0.3379
August 0.3610 0.3455 0.3544
September 0.3662 0.3573 0.3619
October 0.3728 0.3613 0.3669
November 0.3817 0.3688 0.3760
December 0.4054 0.3866 0.3948