2020 GMD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.0948 XOF

YEARLY LOW

10.3015 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.1806 XOF

2020 GMD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 12.0948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 10.3015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7933 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5431 to the December average rate of 10.4114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.0948 was up 1.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.9730, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,474 XOF

2019 Average 58,475 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 51,507 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,966.44 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.9785

10.2690

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 11.6291, compared to 10.7322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8968 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6291

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7986 XOF (High: 12.0948 / Low: 11.2961). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1712 XOF (High: 10.8566 / Low: 10.6854).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7986

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1712

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 0.3907 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3907

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 11.6354) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.6997), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0644 (-0.55%).

2020 Avg (March) 11.6354

2019 Avg (March) 11.6997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.6527	11.4085	11.5431
February	11.9532	11.5706	11.7756
March	12.0948	11.2961	11.6354
April	11.9373	11.7054	11.8360
May	11.8825	11.4563	11.6875
June	11.4486	11.1868	11.2968
July	11.3190	10.6643	11.0633
August	10.7910	10.6000	10.7011
September	10.8981	10.6212	10.7511
October	10.8566	10.6854	10.7703
November	10.8879	10.5877	10.6961
December	10.5010	10.3015	10.4114