YEARLY HIGH
325.2359 XOF
YEARLY LOW
295.3537 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
308.1457 XOF

2021 AWG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AWG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 325.2359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 295.3537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.8822 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 299.5282 to the December average rate of 322.2977, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 325.2359 was down 4.91% compared to the 2020 peak of 342.0131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,626,180 XOF
2020 Average 1,597,891 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,476,769 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,411.03 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

324.5746
297.2512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 302.4236, compared to 313.8678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.4441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 302.4236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 313.8678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 11.4847 XOF (High: 325.2359 / Low: 313.7513). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0977 XOF (High: 309.5524 / Low: 306.4547).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.4847
July Spread (Stable) ±3.0977

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 4.6705 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 319.5273) against the same month in 2020 (average: 307.6263), the exchange rate shifted by +11.9010 (+3.87%).

2021 Avg (November) 319.5273
2020 Avg (November) 307.6263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 302.0103 295.3537 299.5282
February 304.5098 299.3922 301.3036
March 310.8555 301.5466 306.2746
April 309.8999 300.3190 304.6630
May 303.4886 297.5226 299.9924
June 307.3075 298.1119 302.7800
July 309.5524 306.4547 308.0785
August 312.0407 306.9030 309.5800
September 314.7603 306.5224 309.5295
October 316.0346 311.9406 314.1938
November 325.2359 313.7513 319.5273
December 324.1275 320.3993 322.2977