YEARLY HIGH
292.7530 XAF
YEARLY LOW
265.8184 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
277.3615 XAF

2021 BBD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 292.7530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 265.8184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.9346 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 269.5753 to the December average rate of 290.1069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 292.7530 was down 4.89% compared to the 2020 peak of 307.8118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,463,765 XAF
2020 Average 1,438,119 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,329,092 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,673.20 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

292.1601
267.5222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to XAF 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 272.1979, compared to 282.5250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.3270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 272.1979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 282.5250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 10.3769 XAF (High: 292.7530 / Low: 282.3761). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8164 XAF (High: 278.6256 / Low: 275.8092).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.3769
July Spread (Stable) ±2.8164

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 4.1808 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 287.6171) against the same month in 2020 (average: 276.8636), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7535 (+3.88%).

2021 Avg (November) 287.6171
2020 Avg (November) 276.8636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 271.8093 265.8184 269.5753
February 274.0588 269.4979 271.1913
March 279.7699 271.3919 275.6472
April 278.9099 270.2871 274.2080
May 273.1397 267.7703 270.0271
June 276.5767 268.4498 272.5388
July 278.6256 275.8092 277.3079
August 280.8757 276.2127 278.6694
September 283.3630 275.9468 278.6333
October 284.4312 280.7465 282.8152
November 292.7530 282.3761 287.6171
December 291.7958 288.3594 290.1069