YEARLY HIGH
5.1539 XOF
YEARLY LOW
4.8057 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9607 XOF

2020 VUV to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the VUV to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 5.1539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 4.8057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3482 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1127 to the December average rate of 4.8869, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.1539 was down 3.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.3164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,770 XOF
2019 Average 25,791 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 24,028 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,741.16 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.1353
4.8635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 5.0063, compared to 4.9151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0912 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2548 XOF (High: 5.0818 / Low: 4.8270). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0697 XOF (High: 4.9533 / Low: 4.8836).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2548
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0697

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1619 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1619

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 5.1127) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.1751), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0624 (-1.21%).

2020 Avg (January) 5.1127
2019 Avg (January) 5.1751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1539 5.0699 5.1127
February 5.1538 5.0050 5.1059
March 5.0818 4.8270 4.9439
April 5.0277 4.8057 4.9310
May 5.0377 4.8789 4.9637
June 5.0634 4.8678 4.9806
July 5.0455 4.8416 4.9637
August 4.9321 4.8350 4.8862
September 4.9720 4.8800 4.9242
October 4.9628 4.8386 4.9078
November 4.9533 4.8836 4.9217
December 4.9323 4.8444 4.8869