YEARLY HIGH
336.7391 XOF
YEARLY LOW
330.9610 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.2748 XOF

2020 BGN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 336.7391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 330.9610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7781 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.3645 to the December average rate of 335.3187, 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 336.7391 was down 0.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 337.8220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,683,695 XOF
2019 Average 1,676,328 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,654,805 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,890.38 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

335.5491
334.7171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 335.2020, compared to 335.3475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.2020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.3475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 5.0854 XOF (High: 336.0464 / Low: 330.9610). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8843 XOF (High: 335.7260 / Low: 334.8417).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.0854
January Spread (Stable) ±0.8843

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6583 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6583

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 335.3654) against the same month in 2019 (average: 335.3617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+0.00%).

2020 Avg (July) 335.3654
2019 Avg (July) 335.3617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 335.7260 334.8417 335.3645
February 335.9195 334.8659 335.4798
March 336.2265 332.6089 334.8215
April 336.0458 335.0388 335.3989
May 336.0464 330.9610 334.7865
June 335.8871 334.6966 335.3610
July 336.7391 334.6608 335.3654
August 336.7391 334.5367 335.4045
September 335.8577 334.2670 335.2429
October 335.8958 334.7993 335.4341
November 335.9730 334.0924 335.3196
December 336.0315 334.7138 335.3187