2020 BWP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

55.4466 XOF

YEARLY LOW

46.9762 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.3232 XOF

2020 BWP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 55.4466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 46.9762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4704 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.0877 to the December average rate of 49.4686, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 55.4466 was down 0.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 55.6545, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 277,233 XOF

2019 Average 272,351 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 234,881 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,352.04 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

55.8319

46.9016

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 51.7786, compared to 48.8678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.7786

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.8678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.7289 XOF (High: 54.2920 / Low: 49.5631). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9872 XOF (High: 49.2803 / Low: 48.2931).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.7289

October Spread (Stable) ±0.9872

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 2.9162 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 55.0877) against the same month in 2019 (average: 54.5103), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5774 (+1.06%).

2020 Avg (January) 55.0877

2019 Avg (January) 54.5103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	55.4466	54.1601	55.0877
February	55.2932	53.6578	54.6561
March	54.2920	49.5631	51.7399
April	50.4693	48.9328	49.6152
May	50.5032	49.1878	49.7754
June	50.3146	49.3217	49.7975
July	50.0650	47.9659	49.4262
August	48.2615	46.9762	47.6458
September	49.0087	47.9528	48.3698
October	49.2803	48.2931	48.6617
November	50.1100	49.1135	49.6348
December	49.8661	48.8446	49.4686