YEARLY HIGH
0.1570 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.1399 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1483 XAF

2021 COP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the COP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.1570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.1399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0171 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1545 to the December average rate of 0.1461, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1570 was down 13.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 785,224 XAF
2020 Average 781,793 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 699,571 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,653.16 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1556
0.1424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to XAF 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 0.1504, compared to 0.1463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0075 XAF (High: 0.1508 / Low: 0.1433). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 XAF (High: 0.1478 / Low: 0.1442).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1545) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1785), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0240 (-13.44%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1545
2020 Avg (January) 0.1785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1570 0.1498 0.1545
February 0.1548 0.1500 0.1526
March 0.1553 0.1481 0.1527
April 0.1526 0.1462 0.1505
May 0.1468 0.1415 0.1445
June 0.1502 0.1447 0.1476
July 0.1481 0.1413 0.1450
August 0.1457 0.1399 0.1435
September 0.1478 0.1442 0.1458
October 0.1524 0.1487 0.1498
November 0.1508 0.1433 0.1474
December 0.1492 0.1423 0.1461