2021 BOB to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

84.8998 XOF

YEARLY LOW

77.2046 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

80.3553 XOF

2021 BOB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 84.8998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 77.2046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6952 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.2469 to the December average rate of 84.0874, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 84.8998 was down 5.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 89.4131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 424,499 XOF

2020 Average 416,698 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 386,023 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,475.85 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

84.6715

77.6628

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 78.8423, compared to 81.8683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.8423

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.8683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 3.1056 XOF (High: 84.8998 / Low: 81.7942). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0122 XOF (High: 84.6361 / Low: 83.6239).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.1056

December Spread (Stable) ±1.0122

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 1.1639 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 83.3644) against the same month in 2020 (average: 80.2795), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0849 (+3.84%).

2021 Avg (November) 83.3644

2020 Avg (November) 80.2795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	79.0002	77.3752	78.2469
February	79.3036	78.0769	78.5094
March	80.9780	78.5856	79.8157
April	80.8615	78.2502	79.4264
May	79.2000	77.5946	78.2626
June	80.0612	77.2046	78.7931
July	80.8725	79.6431	80.3526
August	81.3232	80.0352	80.7417
September	82.0741	79.9481	80.7338
October	82.3529	81.3248	81.9298
November	84.8998	81.7942	83.3644
December	84.6361	83.6239	84.0874

2021 இந்திய ரூபாய் முதல் பவுண்ட் வரையிலான வரலாற்று ஆய்வு