YEARLY HIGH
66.7666 XOF
YEARLY LOW
51.6616 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.2051 XOF

2020 NOK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 66.7666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 51.6616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.1050 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.0613 to the December average rate of 61.9191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 66.7666 was down 2.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 68.5849, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 333,833 XOF
2019 Average 333,030 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 258,308 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,525.24 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

66.8760
57.0995
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 61.1962, compared to 61.2140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.1962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.2140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 11.9609 XOF (High: 63.6224 / Low: 51.6616). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0795 XOF (High: 62.4882 / Low: 61.4087).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.9609
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0795

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.7745 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 66.0613) against the same month in 2019 (average: 67.1736), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1123 (-1.66%).

2020 Avg (January) 66.0613
2019 Avg (January) 67.1736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.7666 64.2218 66.0613
February 65.4828 63.3024 64.6887
March 63.6224 51.6616 57.9142
April 59.0143 56.2550 57.9298
May 60.7827 57.3395 59.4944
June 62.7746 60.1396 61.0887
July 62.4865 61.0093 61.5659
August 62.9541 61.0868 61.9770
September 62.8680 58.9458 60.8417
October 60.7697 58.9301 59.9780
November 62.3439 58.8549 61.0023
December 62.4882 61.4087 61.9191