YEARLY HIGH
19.0081 XOF
YEARLY LOW
13.5584 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.5684 XOF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95,041 XOF
2019 Average 100,330 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 67,792 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,248.81 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

19.2010
13.4451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0265
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3714

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (February) 18.7213
2019 Avg (February) 20.2960

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