YEARLY HIGH
137.8786 XOF
YEARLY LOW
134.1453 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
135.5688 XOF

2020 RON to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 137.8786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 134.1453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7333 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.2695 to the December average rate of 134.6716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 137.8786 was down 2.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 141.0163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 689,393 XOF
2019 Average 690,968 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 670,726 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,666.56 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

137.5374
134.3228
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 136.1174, compared to 135.0201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 136.1174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 135.0201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 2.1297 XOF (High: 136.2749 / Low: 134.1453). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1838 XOF (High: 134.6994 / Low: 134.5156).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.1297
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1838

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.5650 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 137.1797) against the same month in 2019 (average: 138.0864), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9067 (-0.66%).

2020 Avg (February) 137.1797
2019 Avg (February) 138.0864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.4460 137.0962 137.2695
February 137.8786 136.2207 137.1797
March 136.5189 134.4127 135.6147
April 136.0232 135.3972 135.6458
May 136.2749 134.1453 135.4284
June 135.8387 135.0901 135.5665
July 135.8694 135.2001 135.5822
August 136.3191 135.4617 135.6325
September 135.5115 134.3594 134.9630
October 134.6994 134.5156 134.5907
November 134.8832 134.3491 134.6805
December 135.0689 134.3646 134.6716