YEARLY HIGH
39.9796 MGA
YEARLY LOW
33.4842 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.4682 MGA

2020 XPF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XPF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 39.9796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 33.4842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4954 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.2507 to the December average rate of 38.9504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 39.9796 was up 14.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.9232, 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 199,898 MGA
2019 Average 170,434 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 167,421 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,477.02 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

39.4568
33.3799
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to MGA 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 34.6703, compared to 38.2661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5958 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.6703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.2661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 2.2157 MGA (High: 39.9796 / Low: 37.7639). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5709 MGA (High: 38.3395 / Low: 37.7686).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.2157
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5709

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 0.3644 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3644

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 38.9504) against the same month in 2019 (average: 33.5723), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3781 (+16.02%).

2020 Avg (December) 38.9504
2019 Avg (December) 33.5723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.8791 33.4842 34.2507
February 34.4091 33.6089 33.8863
March 35.1841 33.6361 34.5425
April 34.8515 33.9526 34.3670
May 35.4339 34.3880 34.8898
June 36.6297 35.4126 36.0853
July 38.1153 36.2532 36.9143
August 38.5196 37.4317 38.0410
September 38.3395 37.7686 38.1318
October 39.0676 38.2797 38.6289
November 39.5185 37.8479 38.9301
December 39.9796 37.7639 38.9504