YEARLY HIGH
11.4404 XOF
YEARLY LOW
9.1786 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2096 XOF

2020 DOP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 11.4404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 9.1786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2618 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1088 to the December average rate of 9.2643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.4404 was down 2.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.7176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,202 XOF
2019 Average 57,056 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 45,893 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,309.10 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.4508
9.0655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 10.8996, compared to 9.5196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.4731 XOF (High: 11.4404 / Low: 9.9673). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1286 XOF (High: 9.5480 / Low: 9.4194).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4731
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 10.9851) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.4596), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4745 (-4.14%).

2020 Avg (March) 10.9851
2019 Avg (March) 11.4596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1752 11.0427 11.1088
February 11.3722 11.0598 11.2520
March 11.4404 9.9673 10.9851
April 11.2761 10.9763 11.1359
May 11.1129 10.4477 10.8633
June 10.4818 9.9169 10.0527
July 9.9987 9.4492 9.8026
August 9.5480 9.4194 9.4836
September 9.6491 9.4233 9.5225
October 9.6088 9.4646 9.5406
November 9.7904 9.4127 9.5041
December 9.3332 9.1786 9.2643