2020 CHF to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 CHF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the CHF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 624.2203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 602.9503.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.2700 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 609.1566 to the December average rate of 606.6390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 624.2203 was up 3.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 605.9416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
CHF to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 616.2455, compared to 609.3199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.9256 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 13.9334 XOF (High: 616.8837 / Low: 602.9503). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0264 XOF (High: 624.2203 / Low: 619.1939).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 7.3594 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 621.9292) against the same month in 2019 (average: 578.9342), the exchange rate shifted by +42.9950 (+7.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 613.7419 | 604.1421 | 609.1566 |
| February | 618.2730 | 612.4738 | 615.8511 |
| March | 622.8045 | 614.0050 | 618.9259 |
| April | 624.2203 | 619.1939 | 621.9292 |
| May | 623.7706 | 613.9971 | 619.4848 |
| June | 616.8837 | 602.9503 | 612.1254 |
| July | 617.8654 | 606.0573 | 612.8156 |
| August | 610.4716 | 605.4137 | 609.2499 |
| September | 610.2549 | 604.9696 | 608.0009 |
| October | 613.6098 | 607.8062 | 610.7187 |
| November | 614.2988 | 604.9424 | 608.4955 |
| December | 610.5457 | 604.0961 | 606.6390 |