YEARLY HIGH
10.8429 XOF
YEARLY LOW
10.3836 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6410 XOF

2020 MKD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MKD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 10.8429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 10.3836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4593 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6662 to the December average rate of 10.6431, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.8429 was up 0.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.7817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,215 XOF
2019 Average 53,294 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 51,918 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,296.57 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.6705
10.6179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD 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 10.6400, compared to 10.6420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4593 XOF (High: 10.8429 / Low: 10.3836). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0683 XOF (High: 10.6796 / Low: 10.6113).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4593
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0683

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0227 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 10.6303) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.6673), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0371 (-0.35%).

2020 Avg (March) 10.6303
2019 Avg (March) 10.6673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.7108 10.6064 10.6662
February 10.6698 10.5982 10.6435
March 10.8429 10.3836 10.6303
April 10.7272 10.5637 10.6381
May 10.6682 10.4215 10.6223
June 10.7099 10.5113 10.6398
July 10.7039 10.5358 10.6380
August 10.7039 10.5664 10.6400
September 10.6796 10.6113 10.6489
October 10.7180 10.6198 10.6445
November 10.6885 10.6027 10.6375
December 10.7001 10.5547 10.6431