2020 YER to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4595 XAF

YEARLY LOW

2.1305 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2984 XAF

2020 YER to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 2.4595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.1305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3291 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3599 to the December average rate of 2.1530, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.4595 was up 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.4044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,298 XAF

2019 Average 11,702 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 10,652 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,645.45 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.4371

2.1271

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 2.3774, compared to 2.2194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3774

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1606 XAF (High: 2.4595 / Low: 2.2989). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0356 XAF (High: 2.2442 / Low: 2.2086).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1606

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0356

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0723 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.3670) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0479 (+2.06%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.3670

2019 Avg (March) 2.3191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3794	2.3355	2.3599
February	2.4291	2.3617	2.4004
March	2.4595	2.2989	2.3670
April	2.4323	2.3860	2.4112
May	2.4263	2.3571	2.3975
June	2.3556	2.3051	2.3284
July	2.3318	2.2070	2.2872
August	2.2328	2.1932	2.2149
September	2.2527	2.1976	2.2230
October	2.2442	2.2086	2.2266
November	2.2507	2.1890	2.2119
December	2.1707	2.1305	2.1530