2021 MDL to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 MDL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the MDL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 33.0683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 30.2329.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8354 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.2593 to the December average rate of 32.7201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 33.0683 was down 4.50% compared to the 2020 peak of 34.6249, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
MDL 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 30.9016, compared to 31.9880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0864 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 1.0568 XOF (High: 31.9995 / Low: 30.9427). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4695 XOF (High: 31.0289 / Low: 30.5594).
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 0.4971 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 32.7201) against the same month in 2020 (average: 31.3427), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3774 (+4.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.5909 | 30.8863 | 31.2593 |
| February | 31.4907 | 30.8036 | 31.1486 |
| March | 31.5996 | 30.9270 | 31.1466 |
| April | 30.9705 | 30.3213 | 30.6495 |
| May | 30.7936 | 30.2329 | 30.5272 |
| June | 31.0795 | 30.4536 | 30.6786 |
| July | 31.0289 | 30.5594 | 30.8322 |
| August | 31.9995 | 30.9427 | 31.5372 |
| September | 32.3032 | 31.3006 | 31.6759 |
| October | 32.8545 | 32.0611 | 32.4963 |
| November | 32.9858 | 32.2871 | 32.6664 |
| December | 33.0683 | 32.4670 | 32.7201 |