YEARLY HIGH
5.2370 XOF
YEARLY LOW
4.8961 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0526 XOF

2021 JPY to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 5.2370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 4.8961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3410 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1946 to the December average rate of 5.0968, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.2370 was down 8.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.7189, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,618,521 XOF
2020 Average 2,693,560 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,448,045 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170,475.59 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.2195
4.9214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 5.0544, compared to 5.0507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.1752 XOF (High: 5.0959 / Low: 4.9207). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0787 XOF (High: 5.1052 / Low: 5.0265).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1752
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0787

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 0.0808 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 5.1946) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.4083), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2137 (-3.95%).

2021 Avg (January) 5.1946
2020 Avg (January) 5.4083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2370 5.1505 5.1946
February 5.1916 5.0711 5.1437
March 5.1052 5.0265 5.0663
April 5.0560 4.9674 5.0270
May 5.0016 4.8961 4.9463
June 5.0177 4.9021 4.9487
July 5.0788 4.9631 5.0299
August 5.1175 5.0386 5.0736
September 5.1263 5.0211 5.0589
October 5.0959 4.9207 4.9991
November 5.1133 4.9509 5.0462
December 5.1396 5.0102 5.0968