YEARLY HIGH
361.5998 XOF
YEARLY LOW
313.2799 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
337.9584 XOF

2020 AZN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 361.5998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 313.2799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.3198 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 347.0011 to the December average rate of 316.5232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 361.5998 was up 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 353.4937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,807,999 XOF
2019 Average 1,720,509 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,566,400 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 241,599.22 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

358.3478
312.7209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 349.5691, compared to 326.3476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.2216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 349.5691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 326.3476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 23.6112 XOF (High: 361.5998 / Low: 337.9886). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2043 XOF (High: 330.0013 / Low: 324.7970).

March Spread (Volatile) ±23.6112
October Spread (Stable) ±5.2043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 10.6207 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 348.0191) against the same month in 2019 (average: 340.9891), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0300 (+2.06%).

2020 Avg (March) 348.0191
2019 Avg (March) 340.9891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 349.8194 343.4278 347.0011
February 357.1555 347.2869 352.9489
March 361.5998 337.9886 348.0191
April 357.5925 350.7847 354.5456
May 356.7884 346.6147 352.5395
June 346.3146 338.9547 342.3608
July 342.8602 324.5345 336.3076
August 328.3239 322.5133 325.6869
September 331.2631 323.1582 326.9025
October 330.0013 324.7970 327.4217
November 330.9645 321.8293 325.2436
December 319.1920 313.2799 316.5232