YEARLY HIGH
8.9271 XOF
YEARLY LOW
4.8983 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3495 XOF

2020 HTG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HTG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 8.9271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 4.8983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0288 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0151 to the December average rate of 7.7132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.9271 was up 18.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.5133, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,635 XOF
2019 Average 32,588 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 24,492 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,143.82 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.1685
4.5707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 5.9607, compared to 6.7383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.9156 XOF (High: 8.2545 / Low: 7.3389). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1343 XOF (High: 5.0360 / Low: 4.9016).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9156
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1343

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.9151 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 8.7853) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.1725), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6129 (+42.33%).

2020 Avg (October) 8.7853
2019 Avg (October) 6.1725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1839 5.9484 6.0151
February 6.7320 5.9455 6.1608
March 6.7177 6.1105 6.2890
April 6.3901 6.1326 6.2615
May 5.7198 5.5380 5.6451
June 5.4981 5.3045 5.3925
July 5.3343 4.9766 5.1952
August 5.0360 4.9016 4.9538
September 5.3403 4.8983 5.1538
October 8.9271 8.2996 8.7853
November 8.9167 8.3030 8.6283
December 8.2545 7.3389 7.7132