YEARLY HIGH
1.3526 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.2516 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3002 XOF

2021 KZT to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KZT to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 1.3526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 1.2516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1010 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2809 to the December average rate of 1.3286, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.3526 was down 16.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.6168, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,763 XOF
2020 Average 6,967 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 6,258 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 505.14 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.3387
1.2548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 1.2830, compared to 1.3173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0491 XOF (High: 1.3086 / Low: 1.2594). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 XOF (High: 1.3368 / Low: 1.3220).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0491
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0352 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 1.3317) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.2911), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0407 (+3.15%).

2021 Avg (November) 1.3317
2020 Avg (November) 1.2911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2953 1.2638 1.2809
February 1.3062 1.2811 1.2948
March 1.3207 1.2922 1.3104
April 1.3086 1.2594 1.2752
May 1.2806 1.2516 1.2618
June 1.2954 1.2527 1.2751
July 1.3088 1.2855 1.2991
August 1.3166 1.2991 1.3082
September 1.3297 1.2971 1.3085
October 1.3372 1.3125 1.3276
November 1.3526 1.3155 1.3317
December 1.3368 1.3220 1.3286