2020 SGD to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 SGD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the SGD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 440.2719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 402.2161.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.0558 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 437.3242 to the December average rate of 404.5341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 440.2719 was up 0.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 437.9292, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
SGD 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 425.5674, compared to 408.4063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.1611 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 15.4958 XOF (High: 418.3936 / Low: 402.8978). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4054 XOF (High: 412.8992 / Low: 409.4938).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, 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 14.2712 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 437.3242) against the same month in 2019 (average: 423.5765), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7477 (+3.25%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 440.2719 | 433.1629 | 437.3242 |
| February | 436.4935 | 426.9062 | 432.5346 |
| March | 425.1679 | 411.3516 | 418.2633 |
| April | 427.4468 | 417.4074 | 424.0014 |
| May | 428.2780 | 417.6694 | 423.1094 |
| June | 420.3658 | 413.9203 | 418.1716 |
| July | 418.3936 | 402.8978 | 412.5745 |
| August | 406.9044 | 402.6346 | 404.9525 |
| September | 410.4823 | 404.3185 | 407.2938 |
| October | 412.2658 | 407.1621 | 409.9454 |
| November | 412.8992 | 409.4938 | 411.1376 |
| December | 406.3338 | 402.2161 | 404.5341 |