YEARLY HIGH
39.9756 XOF
YEARLY LOW
34.6337 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.2939 XOF

2020 MVR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MVR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 39.9756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 34.6337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3419 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.2258 to the December average rate of 34.9619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 39.9756 was up 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 39.0795, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 199,878 XOF
2019 Average 189,671 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 173,169 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,709.26 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

39.5641
34.5435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 38.5248, compared to 36.0631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4617 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.5248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.0631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.8513 XOF (High: 39.9756 / Low: 37.1242). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5656 XOF (High: 36.4725 / Low: 35.9069).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.8513
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5656

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 1.1809 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1809

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 38.3579) against the same month in 2019 (average: 37.5547), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8032 (+2.14%).

2020 Avg (March) 38.3579
2019 Avg (March) 37.5547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.5481 37.8437 38.2258
February 39.5099 38.2442 38.8886
March 39.9756 37.1242 38.3579
April 39.4236 38.7799 39.1457
May 39.2876 38.1449 38.7870
June 38.0992 37.2063 37.7438
July 37.9039 35.8779 37.1701
August 36.2968 35.6313 35.9893
September 36.5980 35.7029 36.1272
October 36.4725 35.9069 36.1839
November 36.5888 35.5789 35.9462
December 35.2873 34.6337 34.9619