YEARLY HIGH
3.4174 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2.5655 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1847 CDF

2020 SOS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 3.4174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 2.5655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8518 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9063 to the December average rate of 3.3646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.4174 was up 17.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.9145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,087 CDF
2019 Average 14,253 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 12,828 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,259.19 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.4367
2.8529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to CDF 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 2.9991, compared to 3.3703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.8433 CDF (High: 3.4088 / Low: 2.5655). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 CDF (High: 3.3978 / Low: 3.3705).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8433
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0273

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0230 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 3.3881) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.8657), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5224 (+18.23%).

2020 Avg (August) 3.3881
2019 Avg (August) 2.8657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9199 2.8759 2.9063
February 2.9292 2.8718 2.9015
March 2.9573 2.8893 2.9271
April 2.9860 2.9148 2.9594
May 3.1581 2.9659 3.0769
June 3.3174 3.1304 3.2232
July 3.3951 3.2779 3.3509
August 3.4174 3.3573 3.3881
September 3.3926 3.3504 3.3790
October 3.4011 3.1216 3.3560
November 3.3978 3.3705 3.3835
December 3.4088 2.5655 3.3646