YEARLY HIGH
338.7771 XOF
YEARLY LOW
332.0104 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.4232 XOF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,693,886 XOF
2020 Average 1,675,862 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,660,052 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,833.34 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

335.9011
334.7248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.3525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.4938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.1511
September Spread (Stable) ±2.6228

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5655 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2021 Avg (June) 335.8031
2020 Avg (June) 335.3559

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