2020 AOA to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2334 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.8144 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0076 XOF

2020 AOA to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AOA to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 1.2334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.8144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4190 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2086 to the December average rate of 0.8222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2334 was down 34.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,167 XOF

2019 Average 8,210 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 4,072 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,095.04 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2544

0.7829

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 1.1204, compared to 0.8949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1204

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1106 XOF (High: 1.2049 / Low: 1.0944). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 XOF (High: 0.8299 / Low: 0.8144).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1106

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0846 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0846

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1.2151) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.8435), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6285 (-34.09%).

2020 Avg (February) 1.2151

2019 Avg (February) 1.8435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2203	1.1924	1.2086
February	1.2334	1.1925	1.2151
March	1.2049	1.0944	1.1658
April	1.1212	1.0553	1.0812
May	1.1097	1.0098	1.0632
June	1.0185	0.9593	0.9884
July	1.0165	0.9921	1.0051
August	1.0072	0.9148	0.9465
September	0.9106	0.8827	0.8974
October	0.8879	0.8405	0.8608
November	0.8521	0.8293	0.8371
December	0.8299	0.8144	0.8222