YEARLY HIGH
0.2937 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.2684 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2786 XOF

2021 CDF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CDF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.2937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.2684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0253 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2732 to the December average rate of 0.2900, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2937 was down 19.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,469 XOF
2020 Average 1,564 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,342 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.70 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

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CDF 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 0.2741, compared to 0.2831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0112 XOF (High: 0.2925 / Low: 0.2814). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 XOF (High: 0.2805 / Low: 0.2756).

November Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0112
July Spread (Stable) Âą0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.2900) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+4.94%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.2900
2020 Avg (December) 0.2764

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Month High Low Average
January 0.2757 0.2698 0.2732
February 0.2769 0.2719 0.2739
March 0.2813 0.2735 0.2774
April 0.2805 0.2713 0.2756
May 0.2738 0.2684 0.2706
June 0.2787 0.2693 0.2738
July 0.2805 0.2756 0.2784
August 0.2827 0.2771 0.2803
September 0.2843 0.2780 0.2799
October 0.2864 0.2803 0.2831
November 0.2925 0.2814 0.2870
December 0.2937 0.2880 0.2900