YEARLY HIGH
7.2578 XOF
YEARLY LOW
6.2898 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7813 XOF

2020 BDT to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 7.2578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 6.2898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9681 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9632 to the December average rate of 6.3551, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.2578 was up 1.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.1205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,289 XOF
2019 Average 34,705 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 31,449 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,840.40 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.1859
6.2796
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 7.0107, compared to 6.5518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4795 XOF (High: 7.2578 / Low: 6.7783). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0997 XOF (High: 6.5859 / Low: 6.4862).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4795
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0997

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 0.2137 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 6.9858) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.9088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0770 (+1.11%).

2020 Avg (March) 6.9858
2019 Avg (March) 6.9088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0259 6.8520 6.9632
February 7.1563 6.9715 7.0762
March 7.2578 6.7783 6.9858
April 7.1694 7.0335 7.1104
May 7.1514 6.9572 7.0649
June 6.9434 6.7954 6.8640
July 6.8791 6.5169 6.7510
August 6.5859 6.4862 6.5373
September 6.6526 6.4900 6.5627
October 6.6205 6.5186 6.5744
November 6.6436 6.4618 6.5305
December 6.4071 6.2898 6.3551