YEARLY HIGH
5.2131 XOF
YEARLY LOW
4.8581 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0580 XOF

2021 KES to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 5.2131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 4.8581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3550 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9048 to the December average rate of 5.1352, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.2131 was down 13.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.0144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,065 XOF
2020 Average 27,054 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 24,290 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,775.07 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.1590
4.8817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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: JanтАУJun) was 5.0062, compared to 5.1098 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.1036 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 5.0062
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 5.1098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.1673 XOF (High: 5.1107 / Low: 4.9434). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0630 XOF (High: 5.1600 / Low: 5.0969).

March Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.1673
December Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0630

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0530 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 5.1359) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.0649), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0710 (+1.40%).

2021 Avg (November) 5.1359
2020 Avg (November) 5.0649

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Month High Low Average
January 4.9361 4.8581 4.9048
February 4.9933 4.9094 4.9459
March 5.1107 4.9434 5.0259
April 5.1404 4.9971 5.0790
May 5.1102 4.9584 5.0260
June 5.1291 4.9847 5.0556
July 5.1577 5.0789 5.1285
August 5.1342 5.0579 5.0990
September 5.1287 5.0168 5.0587
October 5.1369 5.0511 5.1015
November 5.2131 5.0660 5.1359
December 5.1600 5.0969 5.1352