YEARLY HIGH
0.0690 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.0574 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0635 XOF

2020 LAK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LAK to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0665 to the December average rate of 0.0580, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0690 was up 0.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 345 XOF
2019 Average 337 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 287 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.12 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0685
0.0571
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0665, compared to 0.0605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0044 XOF (High: 0.0690 / Low: 0.0646). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 XOF (High: 0.0607 / Low: 0.0597).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0665) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0676), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-1.72%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0665
2019 Avg (March) 0.0676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0670 0.0655 0.0665
February 0.0683 0.0665 0.0675
March 0.0690 0.0646 0.0665
April 0.0683 0.0666 0.0673
May 0.0677 0.0655 0.0667
June 0.0654 0.0640 0.0646
July 0.0646 0.0610 0.0633
August 0.0616 0.0602 0.0610
September 0.0618 0.0604 0.0609
October 0.0607 0.0597 0.0603
November 0.0609 0.0590 0.0597
December 0.0586 0.0574 0.0580