YEARLY HIGH
16.0187 XOF
YEARLY LOW
12.6047 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7506 XOF

2020 UYU to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 16.0187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 12.6047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4139 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8240 to the December average rate of 12.7036, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.0187 was down 10.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 17.9115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,093 XOF
2019 Average 83,269 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 63,024 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,069.70 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

16.1361
12.3915
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 14.4846, compared to 13.0166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.0003 XOF (High: 15.2348 / Low: 13.2345). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1722 XOF (High: 12.7769 / Low: 12.6047).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.0003
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1722

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.9703 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 15.8196) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.7238), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9042 (-10.74%).

2020 Avg (February) 15.8196
2019 Avg (February) 17.7238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.9950 15.6617 15.8240
February 16.0187 15.2665 15.8196
March 15.2348 13.2345 13.8493
April 14.1101 13.6125 13.8949
May 14.2757 13.6228 13.8571
June 13.8942 13.4258 13.6629
July 13.8322 12.9934 13.2910
August 13.1592 12.8494 12.9984
September 13.2918 12.9136 13.0944
October 13.1570 12.9524 13.0707
November 13.1248 12.8522 12.9415
December 12.7769 12.6047 12.7036