YEARLY HIGH
337.5879 XOF
YEARLY LOW
333.5539 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.3881 XOF

2021 BGN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BGN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 337.5879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 333.5539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0340 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.5071 to the December average rate of 335.2079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 337.5879 was up 0.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 336.7391, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,687,939 XOF
2020 Average 1,676,365 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,667,769 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,169.80 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

335.6762
335.1654
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 335.3702, compared to 335.4060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.3702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.4060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 3.2725 XOF (High: 337.5879 / Low: 334.3154). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6547 XOF (High: 335.7260 / Low: 335.0713).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.2725
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6547

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2771 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2771

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 335.5071) against the same month in 2020 (average: 335.3645), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1426 (+0.04%).

2021 Avg (January) 335.5071
2020 Avg (January) 335.3645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 337.5879 334.3154 335.5071
February 336.7125 334.8086 335.4622
March 336.0114 333.8131 335.2932
April 335.8458 333.5539 335.2490
May 335.8902 334.2792 335.3261
June 335.8179 334.8328 335.3838
July 335.8635 334.9473 335.3659
August 336.0680 334.6484 335.3511
September 337.3325 335.1403 335.6336
October 335.7260 335.0713 335.3923
November 336.3020 334.9749 335.4850
December 335.9039 334.2564 335.2079