2021 SOS to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0119 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.9165 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9546 XOF

2021 SOS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SOS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 1.0119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.9165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0953 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9279 to the December average rate of 0.9976, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0119 was down 4.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,059 XOF

2020 Average 4,951 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 4,583 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 476.62 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0046

0.9210

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.9364, compared to 0.9728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9364

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0428 XOF (High: 1.0119 / Low: 0.9690). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0184 XOF (High: 0.9830 / Low: 0.9646).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0428

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.9894) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9528), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0366 (+3.84%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.9894

2020 Avg (November) 0.9528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9387	0.9165	0.9279
February	0.9441	0.9237	0.9334
March	0.9636	0.9339	0.9475
April	0.9606	0.9276	0.9444
May	0.9407	0.9197	0.9286
June	0.9558	0.9216	0.9365
July	0.9639	0.9440	0.9557
August	0.9714	0.9492	0.9621
September	0.9752	0.9487	0.9597
October	0.9830	0.9646	0.9724
November	1.0119	0.9690	0.9894
December	1.0079	0.9875	0.9976