2020 ETB to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 ETB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the ETB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 19.0081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 13.5584.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4498 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4278 to the December average rate of 13.9248, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 19.0081 was down 7.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 20.6075, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
ETB 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 18.0523, compared to 15.0844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9678 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 1.0265 XOF (High: 16.7481 / Low: 15.7215). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3714 XOF (High: 15.3829 / Low: 15.0115).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8435 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 18.7213) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.2960), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5747 (-7.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.6341 | 18.2237 | 18.4278 |
| February | 19.0081 | 18.3871 | 18.7213 |
| March | 18.7744 | 17.7605 | 18.1701 |
| April | 18.5462 | 17.9729 | 18.2641 |
| May | 18.2657 | 17.2535 | 17.7869 |
| June | 17.2234 | 16.6572 | 16.9434 |
| July | 16.7481 | 15.7215 | 16.2735 |
| August | 15.9114 | 15.2267 | 15.5120 |
| September | 15.3829 | 15.0115 | 15.1914 |
| October | 15.2128 | 14.7450 | 14.9822 |
| November | 14.9060 | 14.4000 | 14.6228 |
| December | 14.2197 | 13.5584 | 13.9248 |