YEARLY HIGH
429.9014 XOF
YEARLY LOW
399.8335 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
416.5548 XOF

2021 AUD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AUD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 429.9014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 399.8335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.0679 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 416.0153 to the December average rate of 415.0745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 429.9014 was up 3.98% compared to the 2020 peak of 413.4333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,149,507 XOF
2020 Average 1,982,345 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,999,167 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150,339.72 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

426.5291
405.0858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 419.8017, compared to 413.3080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4937 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 419.8017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 413.3080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 15.7988 XOF (High: 426.7272 / Low: 410.9284). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1070 XOF (High: 417.5512 / Low: 413.4442).

October Spread (Volatile) ±15.7988
June Spread (Stable) ±4.1070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.9545 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 420.7266) against the same month in 2020 (average: 400.3557), the exchange rate shifted by +20.3708 (+5.09%).

2021 Avg (February) 420.7266
2020 Avg (February) 400.3557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 419.8797 410.6030 416.0153
February 429.9014 414.5004 420.7266
March 427.7770 421.4289 424.7422
April 424.9834 419.4921 422.0567
May 423.5954 414.7931 419.0617
June 417.5512 413.4442 416.2075
July 416.8904 406.0472 411.8272
August 411.8298 399.8335 406.8728
September 411.7333 404.4500 407.8873
October 426.7272 410.9284 418.7121
November 425.3260 412.5054 419.4740
December 419.9667 405.7171 415.0745