YEARLY HIGH
55.9971 XPF
YEARLY LOW
48.5144 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.3360 XPF

2020 BBD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 55.9971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 48.5144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4828 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.7364 to the December average rate of 49.0166, 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 55.9971 was up 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 54.7418, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 279,986 XPF
2019 Average 266,437 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 242,572 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,413.93 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

55.4936
48.4278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to XPF 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 54.1341, compared to 50.5380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.1341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.5380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.6564 XPF (High: 55.9971 / Low: 52.3407). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8059 XPF (High: 51.1038 / Low: 50.2979).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.6564
October Spread (Stable) ±0.8059

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 1.6447 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6447

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 53.8940) against the same month in 2019 (average: 52.8054), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0887 (+2.06%).

2020 Avg (March) 53.8940
2019 Avg (March) 52.8054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.1728 53.1830 53.7364
February 55.3089 53.7807 54.6575
March 55.9971 52.3407 53.8940
April 55.3766 54.3223 54.9047
May 55.2521 53.6766 54.5941
June 53.6301 52.4903 53.0178
July 53.0951 50.2572 52.0804
August 50.8441 49.9442 50.4357
September 51.2992 50.0441 50.6240
October 51.1038 50.2979 50.7043
November 51.2530 49.8383 50.3671
December 49.4299 48.5144 49.0166