YEARLY HIGH
1.7244 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.4940 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6117 XOF

2020 MRO to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MRO to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.7244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.4940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2304 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6548 to the December average rate of 1.5095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7244 was up 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6858, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,622 XOF
2019 Average 8,205 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 7,470 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,152.16 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7089
1.4913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 1.6671, compared to 1.5563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1126 XOF (High: 1.7244 / Low: 1.6118). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 XOF (High: 1.5737 / Low: 1.5489).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1126
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0506 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.6597) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6261), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0335 (+2.06%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.6597
2019 Avg (March) 1.6261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6683 1.6378 1.6548
February 1.7032 1.6562 1.6832
March 1.7244 1.6118 1.6597
April 1.7053 1.6729 1.6908
May 1.7015 1.6530 1.6812
June 1.6515 1.6164 1.6327
July 1.6351 1.5477 1.6038
August 1.5657 1.5380 1.5532
September 1.5798 1.5411 1.5590
October 1.5737 1.5489 1.5614
November 1.5783 1.5348 1.5511
December 1.5222 1.4940 1.5095