2021 ETB to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.8769 XOF

YEARLY LOW

2.5573 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.6792 XOF

2021 ETB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 13.8769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 2.5573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3196 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6786 to the December average rate of 11.6329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 13.8769 was down 26.99% compared to the 2020 peak of 19.0081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,385 XOF

2020 Average 82,800 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 12,787 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,598.02 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

13.8831

11.4283

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ETB 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 13.2134, compared to 12.1451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0683 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2134

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 9.5549 XOF (High: 12.1123 / Low: 2.5573). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2348 XOF (High: 12.2425 / Low: 12.0077).

December Spread (Volatile) ±9.5549

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2348

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5051 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 13.6164) against the same month in 2020 (average: 18.7213), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1049 (-27.27%).

2021 Avg (February) 13.6164

2020 Avg (February) 18.7213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.8154	13.5195	13.6786
February	13.8769	13.3806	13.6164
March	13.8609	13.3565	13.6160
April	13.5779	12.8692	13.1716
May	12.9503	12.3191	12.6666
June	12.7695	12.3541	12.5309
July	12.6795	12.4289	12.5872
August	12.5507	12.1680	12.3509
September	12.2425	12.0077	12.0977
October	12.2773	11.8703	12.0947
November	12.2639	11.9172	12.1069
December	12.1123	2.5573	11.6329