2020 BAM to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

338.3624 XOF

YEARLY LOW

328.7364 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

335.1739 XOF

2020 BAM to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 338.3624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 328.7364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6260 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.3791 to the December average rate of 335.3338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 338.3624 was down 0.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 338.8413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,691,812 XOF

2019 Average 1,676,774 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,643,682 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,129.96 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

335.7417

334.4058

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 335.1126, compared to 335.2352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.1126

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.2352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 7.9230 XOF (High: 336.6594 / Low: 328.7364). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2926 XOF (High: 336.7179 / Low: 334.4253).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.9230

October Spread (Stable) ±2.2926

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7223 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 335.2394) against the same month in 2019 (average: 335.4937), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2543 (-0.08%).

2020 Avg (April) 335.2394

2019 Avg (April) 335.4937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	336.5180	333.6851	335.3791
February	336.5736	333.7092	335.1856
March	338.3549	330.4622	334.9987
April	338.3624	333.2223	335.2394
May	336.6594	328.7364	334.5171
June	337.8263	331.4632	335.3559
July	337.5391	331.9094	334.8659
August	338.1463	332.8728	335.2132
September	337.3460	333.8049	335.6304
October	336.7179	334.4253	335.3416
November	337.0054	332.6882	335.0265
December	337.0850	332.5069	335.3338