YEARLY HIGH
3.6410 BIF
YEARLY LOW
3.0726 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3333 BIF

2020 XOF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XOF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 3.6410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 3.0726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5684 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1903 to the December average rate of 3.6048, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.6410 was up 13.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.2185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,205 BIF
2019 Average 15,720 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 15,363 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,842.25 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.6511
3.0950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to BIF 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 3.1852, compared to 3.4814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2138 BIF (High: 3.2863 / Low: 3.0726). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0509 BIF (High: 3.4993 / Low: 3.4484).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2138
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0509

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0521 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.6048) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.1802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4246 (+13.35%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.6048
2019 Avg (December) 3.1802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2182 3.1649 3.1903
February 3.1983 3.1045 3.1423
March 3.2863 3.0726 3.1934
April 3.1746 3.1107 3.1414
May 3.2301 3.1294 3.1716
June 3.2972 3.2226 3.2724
July 3.4859 3.2743 3.3616
August 3.5095 3.4502 3.4782
September 3.5068 3.4239 3.4706
October 3.4993 3.4484 3.4711
November 3.5419 3.4336 3.5021
December 3.6410 3.5732 3.6048