2021 BBD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1007.5000 CDF

YEARLY LOW

984.0256 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

995.5526 CDF

2021 BBD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 1007.5000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 984.0256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.4744 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 986.7800 to the December average rate of 1000.2634, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1007.5000 was up 1.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 994.5000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,037,500 CDF

2020 Average 4,626,766 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 4,920,128 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,372.10 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1003.8490

985.2282

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to CDF 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 993.1818, compared to 997.9234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7416 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 993.1818

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 997.9234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 16.3211 CDF (High: 1007.5000 / Low: 991.1789). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7500 CDF (High: 993.5000 / Low: 988.7500).

October Spread (Volatile) ±16.3211

February Spread (Stable) ±4.7500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.3579 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 999.1477) against the same month in 2020 (average: 975.0457), the exchange rate shifted by +24.1020 (+2.47%).

2021 Avg (October) 999.1477

2020 Avg (October) 975.0457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	990.6264	985.0000	986.7800
February	993.5000	988.7500	990.2469
March	998.0000	984.0256	993.8597
April	1000.5000	989.8506	994.7921
May	1001.0000	993.2929	997.8851
June	998.7500	990.9552	995.5272
July	1001.7500	990.8290	996.0612
August	998.5000	992.1757	994.1841
September	1001.2500	992.7659	995.5865
October	1007.5000	991.1789	999.1477
November	1005.2500	999.3446	1002.2972
December	1004.2044	990.5237	1000.2634