YEARLY HIGH
0.0810 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.0528 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0634 XOF

2020 SLL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SLL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0281 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0789 to the December average rate of 0.0532, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0810 was down 2.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 405 XOF
2019 Average 369 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 264 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.65 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0819
0.0506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0708, compared to 0.0560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0184 XOF (High: 0.0799 / Low: 0.0615). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 XOF (High: 0.0536 / Low: 0.0528).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0779) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0692), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0087 (+12.63%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0779
2019 Avg (March) 0.0692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0795 0.0781 0.0789
February 0.0800 0.0782 0.0793
March 0.0810 0.0757 0.0779
April 0.0799 0.0615 0.0677
May 0.0627 0.0605 0.0614
June 0.0604 0.0592 0.0598
July 0.0600 0.0564 0.0586
August 0.0569 0.0556 0.0563
September 0.0576 0.0556 0.0565
October 0.0571 0.0555 0.0563
November 0.0566 0.0531 0.0549
December 0.0536 0.0528 0.0532