2021 CNY to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 CNY to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the CNY to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 91.6226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 81.9637.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6589 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.2697 to the December average rate of 91.0828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 91.6226 was up 5.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 86.8297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
CNY 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 84.1174, compared to 87.8606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7432 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 3.4792 XOF (High: 91.6226 / Low: 88.1434). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8644 XOF (High: 91.5380 / Low: 90.6737).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5890 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 90.0253) against the same month in 2020 (average: 83.8644), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1610 (+7.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84.1793 | 81.9637 | 83.2697 |
| February | 84.6932 | 83.4175 | 83.8961 |
| March | 85.3601 | 83.8859 | 84.6541 |
| April | 84.9364 | 83.4361 | 84.0651 |
| May | 84.5003 | 83.3844 | 83.9966 |
| June | 85.6829 | 84.1079 | 84.8229 |
| July | 86.1199 | 85.2228 | 85.6378 |
| August | 86.4938 | 85.4136 | 86.0290 |
| September | 87.9122 | 85.5264 | 86.2998 |
| October | 88.6183 | 87.5766 | 88.0888 |
| November | 91.6226 | 88.1434 | 90.0253 |
| December | 91.5380 | 90.6737 | 91.0828 |