YEARLY HIGH
407.3002 XOF
YEARLY LOW
382.1609 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
392.2242 XOF

2021 NZD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NZD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 407.3002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 382.1609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.1394 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 387.3781 to the December average rate of 393.6930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 407.3002 was up 3.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 393.8190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,036,501 XOF
2020 Average 1,868,014 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,910,804 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125,696.91 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

404.6547
385.2449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 390.1832, compared to 394.2653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 390.1832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 394.2653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 15.0286 XOF (High: 407.3002 / Low: 392.2717). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2276 XOF (High: 395.6574 / Low: 390.4298).

October Spread (Volatile) ±15.0286
December Spread (Stable) ±5.2276

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 9.3442 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 399.1235) against the same month in 2020 (average: 370.0460), the exchange rate shifted by +29.0775 (+7.86%).

2021 Avg (October) 399.1235
2020 Avg (October) 370.0460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 390.3370 382.1609 387.3781
February 401.1746 389.4265 392.9826
March 396.9708 386.9807 393.1497
April 393.1771 387.2268 390.5205
May 394.3171 385.9677 390.2056
June 389.3821 383.4504 386.8624
July 390.1230 384.7329 387.5984
August 393.3379 383.0209 388.7973
September 395.7679 388.5190 393.3423
October 407.3002 392.2717 399.1235
November 406.6734 395.0736 403.0372
December 395.6574 390.4298 393.6930