YEARLY HIGH
8.5008 XOF
YEARLY LOW
7.2450 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7714 XOF

2020 BTN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 8.5008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 7.2450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2558 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2938 to the December average rate of 7.3191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.5008 was down 1.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.6108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,504 XOF
2019 Average 41,638 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 36,225 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,279.09 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.5180
7.2101
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BTN 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: JanтАУJun) was 8.0399, compared to 7.5028 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.5371 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 8.0399
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 7.5028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4671 XOF (High: 8.2421 / Low: 7.7749). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1327 XOF (High: 7.6564 / Low: 7.5238).

March Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.4671
September Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.1327

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4360 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 8.4090) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.1272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2818 (+3.47%).

2020 Avg (February) 8.4090
2019 Avg (February) 8.1272

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Month High Low Average
January 8.3582 8.1488 8.2938
February 8.5008 8.2379 8.4090
March 8.2421 7.7749 7.9730
April 8.0087 7.8423 7.9282
May 8.0486 7.8084 7.9391
June 7.8104 7.5978 7.6963
July 7.8142 7.3918 7.6407
August 7.5202 7.3746 7.4371
September 7.6564 7.5238 7.5819
October 7.6459 7.5077 7.5804
November 7.5686 7.4012 7.4577
December 7.3785 7.2450 7.3191