2020 BND to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

440.2992 XOF

YEARLY LOW

400.9164 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

417.0169 XOF

2020 BND to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BND to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 440.2992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 400.9164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.3828 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 437.3250 to the December average rate of 404.4371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 440.2992 was down 1.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 445.5536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,201,496 XOF

2019 Average 2,135,815 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,004,582 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 196,913.83 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

440.6138

401.1483

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 425.6745, compared to 408.3593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.3152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 425.6745

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 408.3593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 17.1370 XOF (High: 418.8423 / Low: 401.7053). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6218 XOF (High: 407.2696 / Low: 402.6479).

July Spread (Volatile) ±17.1370

August Spread (Stable) ±4.6218

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 14.0869 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.0869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 437.3250) against the same month in 2019 (average: 366.4925), the exchange rate shifted by +70.8325 (+19.33%).

2020 Avg (January) 437.3250

2019 Avg (January) 366.4925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	440.2992	432.3889	437.3250
February	437.0463	426.3169	432.5563
March	425.4297	409.6128	418.4694
April	427.7422	417.7864	423.8050
May	428.2659	416.8983	423.5422
June	421.5132	412.8457	418.3488
July	418.8423	401.7053	412.3368
August	407.2696	402.6479	404.8604
September	412.0526	404.8164	407.5668
October	412.3464	407.4970	410.0479
November	413.0501	408.1352	410.9065
December	406.6157	400.9164	404.4371