YEARLY HIGH
9.9158 XOF
YEARLY LOW
6.3387 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2666 XOF

2020 ARS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 9.9158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 6.3387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5771 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8589 to the December average rate of 6.5274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.9158 was down 36.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.5255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,579 XOF
2019 Average 62,503 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 31,693 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,885.43 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.1920
6.1943
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ARS 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 9.2567, compared to 7.2766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.6238 XOF (High: 8.2702 / Low: 7.6463). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1291 XOF (High: 7.4682 / Low: 7.3391).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6238
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1291

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5012 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 9.8589) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.3754), the exchange rate shifted by -5.5165 (-35.88%).

2020 Avg (January) 9.8589
2019 Avg (January) 15.3754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9158 9.7565 9.8589
February 9.8742 9.5750 9.8076
March 9.6998 9.1523 9.3893
April 9.3628 8.9679 9.2101
May 9.0522 8.6314 8.8877
June 8.5975 8.2797 8.3866
July 8.2702 7.6463 8.0269
August 7.6989 7.4144 7.5734
September 7.4682 7.3391 7.4067
October 7.3312 7.0781 7.1905
November 7.1886 6.7581 6.9343
December 6.6730 6.3387 6.5274