YEARLY HIGH
624.2203 XOF
YEARLY LOW
602.9503 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
612.7827 XOF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,121,101 XOF
2019 Average 2,948,612 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,014,751 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,350.01 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

623.4582
605.1100
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 616.2455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 609.3199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±13.9334
April Spread (Stable) ±5.0264

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (April) 621.9292
2019 Avg (April) 578.9342

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