YEARLY HIGH
1.2710 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.0200 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1912 XOF

2020 AMD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AMD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 1.2710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.0200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2510 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2337 to the December average rate of 1.1076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2710 was up 0.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,355 XOF
2019 Average 6,098 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 5,100 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,255.24 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2708
1.0927
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD to XOF 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 1.2307, compared to 1.1517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0790 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.1084 XOF (High: 1.1283 / Low: 1.0200). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0184 XOF (High: 1.1665 / Low: 1.1481).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1084
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0422 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1.2559) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1840), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0719 (+6.08%).

2020 Avg (February) 1.2559
2019 Avg (February) 1.1840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2453 1.2144 1.2337
February 1.2710 1.2353 1.2559
March 1.2513 1.1822 1.2141
April 1.2693 1.1932 1.2321
May 1.2639 1.2200 1.2403
June 1.2196 1.1946 1.2081
July 1.2120 1.1472 1.1888
August 1.1606 1.1401 1.1513
September 1.1710 1.1424 1.1556
October 1.1665 1.1481 1.1574
November 1.1700 1.1377 1.1497
December 1.1283 1.0200 1.1076