YEARLY HIGH
28.3124 XOF
YEARLY LOW
25.7452 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.3496 XOF

2021 MXN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MXN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 28.3124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 25.7452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5672 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.0025 to the December average rate of 27.7721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 28.3124 was down 13.38% compared to the 2020 peak of 32.6860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,415,618 XOF
2020 Average 1,346,586 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,287,258 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128,360.16 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

27.9471
26.4222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 26.9742, compared to 27.7251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.9742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.7251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 1.6253 XOF (High: 27.3704 / Low: 25.7452). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3590 XOF (High: 27.9610 / Low: 27.6020).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6253
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3590

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2977 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2977

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 27.7721) against the same month in 2020 (average: 27.0122), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7598 (+2.81%).

2021 Avg (December) 27.7721
2020 Avg (December) 27.0122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.6430 26.2458 27.0025
February 27.1457 25.7819 26.7166
March 27.3704 25.7452 26.5493
April 27.4962 26.9598 27.3372
May 27.2808 26.9002 27.0395
June 27.8138 26.7421 27.1997
July 27.9610 27.6020 27.8014
August 28.0270 27.3998 27.7525
September 27.9493 27.4691 27.8200
October 28.0033 27.2147 27.6561
November 28.0523 26.4463 27.5485
December 28.3124 26.9785 27.7721