2020 SAR to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 SAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the SAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 163.6884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 142.1620.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.5265 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.4743 to the December average rate of 143.6394, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 163.6884 was up 2.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 160.4498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
SAR to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 158.5117, compared to 148.1284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.3833 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 10.3849 XOF (High: 163.6884 / Low: 153.3035). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3630 XOF (High: 149.8105 / Low: 147.4475).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 4.8032 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 157.7924) against the same month in 2019 (average: 154.7859), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0065 (+1.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 158.7418 | 155.8593 | 157.4743 |
| February | 162.1138 | 157.5977 | 160.1827 |
| March | 163.6884 | 153.3035 | 157.7924 |
| April | 161.8909 | 158.8542 | 160.5307 |
| May | 161.7297 | 157.1535 | 159.7649 |
| June | 157.0698 | 153.7827 | 155.3252 |
| July | 155.6193 | 147.3000 | 152.6473 |
| August | 149.0493 | 146.4003 | 147.8441 |
| September | 150.3514 | 146.6765 | 148.3835 |
| October | 149.8105 | 147.4475 | 148.6138 |
| November | 150.2439 | 146.0871 | 147.6424 |
| December | 144.8863 | 142.1620 | 143.6394 |