YEARLY HIGH
0.5118 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.4626 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4879 XOF

2020 KRW to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.5118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 31, dropping to 0.4626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0492 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5067 to the December average rate of 0.4925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5118 was down 1.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,558,798 XOF
2019 Average 2,514,784 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,312,816 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245,982.09 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5106
0.4631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.4936, compared to 0.4822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0223 XOF (High: 0.4868 / Low: 0.4644). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 XOF (High: 0.4713 / Low: 0.4626).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.5029) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5147), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0118 (-2.28%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.5029
2019 Avg (February) 0.5147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5104 0.4943 0.5067
February 0.5118 0.4920 0.5029
March 0.4970 0.4765 0.4872
April 0.4979 0.4847 0.4937
May 0.4963 0.4783 0.4882
June 0.4868 0.4757 0.4829
July 0.4868 0.4644 0.4775
August 0.4713 0.4626 0.4670
September 0.4816 0.4641 0.4725
October 0.4968 0.4798 0.4872
November 0.5005 0.4917 0.4966
December 0.4995 0.4852 0.4925