2021 BAM to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 BAM to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the BAM to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 16, valuing the pair at 338.7771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 332.0104.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7667 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.5599 to the December average rate of 335.3100, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 338.7771 was up 0.12% compared to the 2020 peak of 338.3624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
BAM to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 335.3525, compared to 335.4938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1413 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 5.1511 XOF (High: 337.1615 / Low: 332.0104). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6228 XOF (High: 337.0102 / Low: 334.3874).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5655 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 335.8031) against the same month in 2020 (average: 335.3559), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4472 (+0.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 337.5828 | 333.8856 | 335.5599 |
| February | 337.5398 | 333.4497 | 335.2486 |
| March | 337.3545 | 332.9618 | 335.3883 |
| April | 337.1741 | 332.8448 | 334.8228 |
| May | 337.1615 | 332.0104 | 335.2924 |
| June | 338.7771 | 334.2223 | 335.8031 |
| July | 337.8431 | 334.2077 | 335.5219 |
| August | 337.1918 | 334.0876 | 335.4106 |
| September | 337.0102 | 334.3874 | 335.6314 |
| October | 338.1182 | 333.2374 | 335.6325 |
| November | 337.7360 | 334.1175 | 335.4565 |
| December | 337.6995 | 333.1697 | 335.3100 |