YEARLY HIGH
86.8297 XOF
YEARLY LOW
78.8323 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.3512 XOF

2020 CNY to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 86.8297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 78.8323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9973 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.3193 to the December average rate of 82.3953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 86.8297 was down 0.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 87.4928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,170,742 XOF
2019 Average 2,120,333 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,970,808 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 199,933.67 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

86.4812
79.4193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 84.6148, compared to 82.0875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.6148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.0875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 4.2523 XOF (High: 83.0847 / Low: 78.8323). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1013 XOF (High: 84.4089 / Low: 83.3076).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.2523
November Spread (Stable) ±1.1013

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.1928 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1928

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 85.8927) against the same month in 2019 (average: 85.7307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1620 (+0.19%).

2020 Avg (February) 85.8927
2019 Avg (February) 85.7307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 86.2207 83.9680 85.3193
February 86.8297 84.4435 85.8927
March 86.6014 82.7642 84.3160
April 86.1507 84.3566 85.3634
May 85.6905 82.6799 84.4952
June 82.9882 81.3846 82.3024
July 83.0847 78.8323 81.6709
August 80.5374 79.3260 80.0078
September 82.6483 80.5707 81.6780
October 83.9651 81.9355 82.9086
November 84.4089 83.3076 83.8644
December 82.9979 81.7622 82.3953