2020 XPF to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1749 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1317 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1574 ZAR

2020 XPF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XPF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.1749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0432 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1340 to the December average rate of 0.1517, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1749 was up 21.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1442, 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 875 ZAR

2019 Average 678 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 659 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 215.97 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1744

0.1304

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to ZAR 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 0.1540, compared to 0.1608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1540

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0247 ZAR (High: 0.1672 / Low: 0.1425). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 ZAR (High: 0.1645 / Low: 0.1590).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0247

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.1663) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0312 (+23.09%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.1663

2019 Avg (May) 0.1351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1395	0.1317	0.1340
February	0.1448	0.1353	0.1377
March	0.1672	0.1425	0.1549
April	0.1745	0.1652	0.1696
May	0.1749	0.1600	0.1663
June	0.1643	0.1574	0.1615
July	0.1685	0.1587	0.1610
August	0.1745	0.1653	0.1707
September	0.1676	0.1605	0.1652
October	0.1645	0.1590	0.1621
November	0.1588	0.1512	0.1541
December	0.1552	0.1489	0.1517