YEARLY HIGH
84.8998 XAF
YEARLY LOW
77.2046 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
80.3553 XAF

2021 BOB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 84.8998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 77.2046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6952 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.2469 to the December average rate of 84.0874, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 84.8998 was down 5.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 89.4131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 424,499 XAF
2020 Average 416,698 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 386,023 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,475.85 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

84.6715
77.6628
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BOB 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: JanтАУJun) was 78.8423, compared to 81.8683 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 3.0260 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 78.8423
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 81.8683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 3.1056 XAF (High: 84.8998 / Low: 81.7942). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0122 XAF (High: 84.6361 / Low: 83.6239).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒3.1056
December Spread (Stable) ┬▒1.0122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1639 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 83.3644) against the same month in 2020 (average: 80.2795), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0849 (+3.84%).

2021 Avg (November) 83.3644
2020 Avg (November) 80.2795

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Month High Low Average
January 79.0002 77.3752 78.2469
February 79.3036 78.0769 78.5094
March 80.9780 78.5856 79.8157
April 80.8615 78.2502 79.4264
May 79.2000 77.5946 78.2626
June 80.0612 77.2046 78.7931
July 80.8725 79.6431 80.3526
August 81.3232 80.0352 80.7417
September 82.0741 79.9481 80.7338
October 82.3529 81.3248 81.9298
November 84.8998 81.7942 83.3644
December 84.6361 83.6239 84.0874