2020 SZL to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.9559 XOF

YEARLY LOW

31.4045 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.1554 XOF

2020 SZL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 41.9559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 31.4045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5513 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.1548 to the December average rate of 36.1708, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 41.9559 was down 2.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 43.1769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 209,779 XOF

2019 Average 202,922 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 157,023 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,756.72 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

42.0459

31.3528

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 36.0903, compared to 34.2205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8698 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.0903

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.2205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.5913 XOF (High: 38.8179 / Low: 33.2266). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0553 XOF (High: 34.5273 / Low: 33.4719).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.5913

October Spread (Stable) ±1.0553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.4131 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 41.1548) against the same month in 2019 (average: 41.3874), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2326 (-0.56%).

2020 Avg (January) 41.1548

2019 Avg (January) 41.3874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.9559	40.0144	41.1548
February	40.7850	38.8989	40.0986
March	38.8179	33.2266	35.6855
April	33.6742	31.8119	32.5352
May	34.2805	31.9075	33.0288
June	34.8438	33.4815	34.0389
July	34.5852	33.3647	34.1587
August	33.4487	31.4045	32.2438
September	34.2577	32.6771	33.2471
October	34.5273	33.4719	33.8554
November	36.2747	34.5223	35.6472
December	36.9056	35.2203	36.1708