2021 PEN to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

153.4296 XOF

YEARLY LOW

134.5189 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

143.1643 XOF

2021 PEN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 153.4296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 134.5189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.9107 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.6350 to the December average rate of 143.4881, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 153.4296 was down 15.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 180.5074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 767,148 XOF

2020 Average 824,299 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 672,594 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,553.43 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

150.0869

134.3403

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 146.2273, compared to 140.1013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.1260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.2273

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 140.1013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 11.8899 XOF (High: 153.4296 / Low: 141.5397). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6548 XOF (High: 149.4553 / Low: 147.8005).

April Spread (Volatile) ±11.8899

March Spread (Stable) ±1.6548

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 5.3722 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 148.6620) against the same month in 2020 (average: 177.4996), the exchange rate shifted by -28.8376 (-16.25%).

2021 Avg (April) 148.6620

2020 Avg (April) 177.4996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	150.4770	146.5843	148.6350
February	150.5114	147.6595	148.7747
March	149.4553	147.8005	148.7095
April	153.4296	141.5397	148.6620
May	148.4435	139.6811	143.2898
June	141.4137	137.3757	139.2929
July	143.0703	139.1011	140.8746
August	140.8616	135.7598	136.6705
September	137.0780	134.5189	135.6526
October	144.3746	136.6577	140.8011
November	145.7702	140.6896	143.1211
December	145.6229	141.7375	143.4881