2020 BOB to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

89.4131 XAF

YEARLY LOW

77.5762 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

83.3572 XAF

2020 BOB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 89.4131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 77.5762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8369 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.4310 to the December average rate of 78.1681, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 89.4131 was up 2.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 87.0063, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 447,066 XAF

2019 Average 423,846 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 387,881 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,184.56 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

88.4841

77.2303

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to XAF 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 86.2152, compared to 80.4991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.2152

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.4991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 6.0183 XAF (High: 89.4131 / Low: 83.3949). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2255 XAF (High: 80.9520 / Low: 79.7265).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.0183

August Spread (Stable) ±1.2255

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.6450 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 86.0250) against the same month in 2019 (average: 84.0439), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9812 (+2.36%).

2020 Avg (March) 86.0250

2019 Avg (March) 84.0439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	86.1395	84.2435	85.4310
February	87.9089	85.5122	86.9002
March	89.4131	83.3949	86.0250
April	88.3232	86.6548	87.5463
May	88.1036	85.5019	87.0169
June	85.4174	83.5946	84.3719
July	84.5267	80.0300	82.9016
August	80.9520	79.7265	80.3151
September	81.6618	79.7129	80.6007
October	81.3781	80.1036	80.7294
November	81.6132	79.3523	80.2795
December	78.8980	77.5762	78.1681