YEARLY HIGH
1.3469 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.0263 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3278 XOF

2020 KMF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KMF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 1.3469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3206 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3320 to the December average rate of 1.2898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3469 was up 0.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,734 XOF
2019 Average 6,642 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 132 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,602.82 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3382
1.2854
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.3310, compared to 1.3247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 1.3090 XOF (High: 1.3353 / Low: 0.0263). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 XOF (High: 1.3371 / Low: 1.3282).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3090
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0412 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 1.3338) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3350), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.09%).

2020 Avg (August) 1.3338
2019 Avg (August) 1.3350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3371 1.3282 1.3320
February 1.3381 1.3224 1.3321
March 1.3432 1.3111 1.3271
April 1.3422 1.3226 1.3316
May 1.3366 1.3113 1.3297
June 1.3456 1.3239 1.3333
July 1.3372 1.3165 1.3306
August 1.3469 1.3156 1.3338
September 1.3410 1.3233 1.3315
October 1.3404 1.3172 1.3314
November 1.3374 1.3199 1.3310
December 1.3353 0.0263 1.2898