2020 ALL to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 ALL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the ALL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 6.5658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 4.7508.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8150 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3745 to the December average rate of 5.3096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.5658 was up 20.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.4634, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
ALL to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.3008, compared to 5.2998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 1.3187 XOF (High: 6.5658 / Low: 5.2471). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0312 XOF (High: 5.3074 / Low: 5.2762).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0841 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 5.3233) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.3771), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0538 (-1.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4124 | 5.3468 | 5.3745 |
| February | 5.3965 | 5.3252 | 5.3680 |
| March | 5.3767 | 5.0095 | 5.2839 |
| April | 5.3219 | 5.1192 | 5.2294 |
| May | 5.3180 | 4.7508 | 5.2707 |
| June | 5.3211 | 5.2226 | 5.2782 |
| July | 6.5658 | 5.2471 | 5.3233 |
| August | 5.3426 | 5.2444 | 5.2894 |
| September | 5.3204 | 5.2611 | 5.2902 |
| October | 5.3074 | 5.2762 | 5.2890 |
| November | 5.3182 | 5.2691 | 5.2974 |
| December | 5.3421 | 5.2517 | 5.3096 |