YEARLY HIGH
135.7108 XOF
YEARLY LOW
132.3473 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
133.3172 XOF

2021 RON to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RON to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 135.7108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 132.3473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3635 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.6974 to the December average rate of 132.5254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 135.7108 was down 1.57% compared to the 2020 peak of 137.8786, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 678,554 XOF
2020 Average 677,819 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 661,737 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,817.53 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

134.9146
132.3082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 133.8511, compared to 132.7834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0676 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.8511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 132.7834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 1.2856 XOF (High: 134.5570 / Low: 133.2714). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2626 XOF (High: 132.6812 / Low: 132.4186).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2856
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2626

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9420 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9420

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 134.6974) against the same month in 2020 (average: 137.2695), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5721 (-1.87%).

2021 Avg (January) 134.6974
2020 Avg (January) 137.2695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 135.7108 134.4943 134.6974
February 134.8381 134.3583 134.5572
March 134.5570 133.2714 134.1886
April 133.5478 132.7859 133.2466
May 134.0773 133.0243 133.2097
June 133.3783 133.0159 133.2068
July 133.4614 132.9521 133.1839
August 133.6281 132.8855 133.2443
September 132.9593 132.3764 132.6020
October 132.6812 132.4186 132.5825
November 132.8780 132.4138 132.5625
December 132.7556 132.3473 132.5254