YEARLY HIGH
9.6709 XOF
YEARLY LOW
6.9925 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0092 XOF

2020 RUB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 9.6709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 6.9925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6785 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5480 to the December average rate of 7.2845, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.6709 was up 1.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.5598, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,355 XOF
2019 Average 45,299 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 34,962 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,392.32 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.7842
6.9501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 8.5998, compared to 7.4187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.4880 XOF (High: 8.8926 / Low: 7.4045). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2061 XOF (High: 7.2659 / Low: 7.0598).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4880
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 1.3923 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 9.5480) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.6117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9364 (+10.87%).

2020 Avg (January) 9.5480
2019 Avg (January) 8.6117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6709 9.2413 9.5480
February 9.5438 8.9134 9.3638
March 8.8926 7.4045 7.9715
April 8.2496 7.6105 8.0566
May 8.4381 7.8433 8.2492
June 8.5370 8.2020 8.4097
July 8.2801 7.4862 8.0082
August 7.6467 7.3261 7.5078
September 7.4758 7.0705 7.3191
October 7.2659 7.0598 7.1862
November 7.3068 6.9925 7.2062
December 7.4039 7.0899 7.2845