YEARLY HIGH
40.2710 XOF
YEARLY LOW
34.8249 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.5438 XOF

2021 NAD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NAD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 18, valuing the pair at 40.2710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 34.8249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4460 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.7548 to the December average rate of 36.4826, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 40.2710 was down 4.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 41.9559, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 201,355 XOF
2020 Average 175,488 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 174,125 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,230.11 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

39.7520
35.3915
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 37.5189, compared to 37.5687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.5189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.5687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 3.6675 XOF (High: 39.3918 / Low: 35.7243). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9075 XOF (High: 38.2679 / Low: 37.3604).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.6675
April Spread (Stable) ±0.9075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.2284 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 39.3886) against the same month in 2020 (average: 34.0547), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3339 (+15.66%).

2021 Avg (June) 39.3886
2020 Avg (June) 34.0547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.7971 34.8249 35.7548
February 37.3962 36.0687 36.8184
March 37.8401 35.5725 36.8077
April 38.2679 37.3604 37.8882
May 39.0719 37.6456 38.4558
June 40.2710 38.4652 39.3886
July 38.7216 37.1711 38.1602
August 39.0920 36.6181 37.9420
September 38.9134 36.9902 37.5961
October 39.1033 37.1358 38.0301
November 39.3918 35.7243 37.2010
December 37.2820 35.8420 36.4826