YEARLY HIGH
74.5227 XOF
YEARLY LOW
66.3183 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.8795 XOF

2020 SBD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 74.5227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 66.3183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2044 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.3305 to the December average rate of 67.0090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 74.5227 was up 1.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 73.4771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 372,614 XOF
2019 Average 357,208 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 331,591 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,022.21 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

73.3848
66.4293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 71.7170, compared to 68.0421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6748 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.7170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.0421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.8013 XOF (High: 74.5227 / Low: 68.7214). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2696 XOF (High: 70.6034 / Low: 69.3338).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.8013
June Spread (Stable) ±1.2696

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.1969 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1969

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 71.5649) against the same month in 2019 (average: 71.4259), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1390 (+0.19%).

2020 Avg (March) 71.5649
2019 Avg (March) 71.4259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.4834 70.4110 71.3305
February 73.9351 71.5114 72.8052
March 74.5227 68.7214 71.5649
April 73.1739 71.8879 72.6136
May 73.4679 70.7826 72.0923
June 70.6034 69.3338 69.8953
July 70.0171 67.0577 68.8068
August 67.7627 66.4296 67.1634
September 69.2661 66.5625 68.0362
October 69.4918 68.1582 68.6304
November 69.8269 68.0784 68.6071
December 67.7272 66.3183 67.0090