YEARLY HIGH
0.1925 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.1667 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1802 XPF

2020 SOS to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.1925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0257 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1852 to the December average rate of 0.1687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1925 was up 1.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1892, 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 962 XPF
2019 Average 919 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 834 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.74 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1912
0.1667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to XPF 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 0.1863, compared to 0.1741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1863
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0124 XPF (High: 0.1925 / Low: 0.1801). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 XPF (High: 0.1754 / Low: 0.1729).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1851) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1821), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+1.66%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1851
2019 Avg (March) 0.1821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1866 0.1829 0.1852
February 0.1912 0.1836 0.1876
March 0.1925 0.1801 0.1851
April 0.1912 0.1875 0.1891
May 0.1906 0.1848 0.1881
June 0.1849 0.1806 0.1825
July 0.1828 0.1730 0.1794
August 0.1754 0.1729 0.1741
September 0.1767 0.1723 0.1743
October 0.1761 0.1730 0.1745
November 0.1768 0.1711 0.1733
December 0.1701 0.1667 0.1687