YEARLY HIGH
0.0937 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.0766 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0852 XOF

2020 PYG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PYG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 0.0937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0171 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0908 to the December average rate of 0.0775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0937 was down 5.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0988, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 469 XOF
2019 Average 470 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 383 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.40 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0943
0.0760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0907, compared to 0.0797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0907
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0062 XOF (High: 0.0857 / Low: 0.0795). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 XOF (High: 0.0914 / Low: 0.0901).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0928) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0938), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-1.13%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0928
2019 Avg (April) 0.0938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0914 0.0901 0.0908
February 0.0932 0.0906 0.0921
March 0.0933 0.0879 0.0902
April 0.0937 0.0912 0.0928
May 0.0933 0.0888 0.0913
June 0.0888 0.0859 0.0870
July 0.0857 0.0795 0.0831
August 0.0807 0.0789 0.0798
September 0.0806 0.0791 0.0797
October 0.0801 0.0786 0.0795
November 0.0802 0.0777 0.0787
December 0.0795 0.0766 0.0775