2020 BRL to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

145.8938 XOF

YEARLY LOW

96.8820 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

112.8575 XOF

2020 BRL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 145.8938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 96.8820.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.0118 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.6613 to the December average rate of 104.7341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 145.8938 was down 7.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 157.2307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,647,345 XOF

2019 Average 3,716,424 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,422,051 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,225,294.55 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

147.0253

94.6570

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 122.5621, compared to 103.1529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.4092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 122.5621

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.1529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 18.2481 XOF (High: 132.5318 / Low: 114.2837). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2975 XOF (High: 100.4558 / Low: 97.1583).

March Spread (Volatile) ±18.2481

October Spread (Stable) ±3.2975

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 16.8185 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.8185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 142.6613) against the same month in 2019 (average: 153.6359), the exchange rate shifted by -10.9746 (-7.14%).

2020 Avg (January) 142.6613

2019 Avg (January) 153.6359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	145.8938	138.0533	142.6613
February	140.9292	132.9636	138.2597
March	132.5318	114.2837	121.4412
April	117.8870	107.1879	113.6070
May	112.8931	102.7467	107.0542
June	120.3137	106.5529	112.3490
July	110.7906	106.4801	108.2172
August	106.6309	98.7776	101.8409
September	106.0958	99.1797	103.1219
October	100.4558	97.1583	99.0211
November	104.1843	96.8820	101.9823
December	107.4818	102.2974	104.7341