YEARLY HIGH
2.3397 XOF
YEARLY LOW
2.1232 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2161 XOF

2021 YER to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the YER to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 2.3397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 2.1232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2165 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1533 to the December average rate of 2.3186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.3397 was down 4.87% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.4595, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,698 XOF
2020 Average 11,489 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 10,616 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,082.67 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.3352
2.1368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 2.1751, compared to 2.2570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0829 XOF (High: 2.3397 / Low: 2.2568). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 XOF (High: 2.2281 / Low: 2.2056).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0829
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0225

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 0.0314 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 2.2986) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.2119), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0867 (+3.92%).

2021 Avg (November) 2.2986
2020 Avg (November) 2.2119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1712 2.1232 2.1533
February 2.1894 2.1525 2.1663
March 2.2350 2.1677 2.2019
April 2.2279 2.1586 2.1904
May 2.1816 2.1422 2.1590
June 2.2112 2.1476 2.1796
July 2.2281 2.2056 2.2165
August 2.2470 2.2088 2.2264
September 2.2646 2.2001 2.2217
October 2.2732 2.2437 2.2603
November 2.3397 2.2568 2.2986
December 2.3320 2.3046 2.3186