YEARLY HIGH
413.4333 XOF
YEARLY LOW
347.1322 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
396.4944 XOF

2020 AUD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AUD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 413.4333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 347.1322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.3012 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 405.6075 to the December average rate of 406.2594, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 413.4333 was down 0.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 417.4723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,067,167 XOF
2019 Average 2,036,548 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,735,661 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 331,505.80 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

410.0739
364.3002
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 391.2299, compared to 401.7589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.5290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 391.2299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 401.7589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 43.2560 XOF (High: 390.3882 / Low: 347.1322). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3581 XOF (High: 405.9149 / Low: 397.5568).

March Spread (Volatile) ±43.2560
July Spread (Stable) ±8.3581

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 32.2410 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -32.2410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 406.2594) against the same month in 2019 (average: 406.6576), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3982 (-0.10%).

2020 Avg (December) 406.2594
2019 Avg (December) 406.6576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 410.4492 395.7582 405.6075
February 406.9288 387.1503 400.3557
March 390.3882 347.1322 368.1147
April 395.2488 363.7453 380.3690
May 397.0434 379.5873 391.0142
June 407.5747 396.8297 401.9183
July 405.9149 397.5568 402.2155
August 405.9422 396.8199 399.4448
September 405.8707 396.2727 402.1176
October 401.5436 390.9454 397.3834
November 406.1181 394.8520 403.1326
December 413.4333 401.0799 406.2594