YEARLY HIGH
6.3509 XOF
YEARLY LOW
5.6161 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8457 XOF

2021 ARS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ARS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 6.3509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.6161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7348 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2768 to the December average rate of 5.6972, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.3509 was down 35.95% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.9158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,754 XOF
2020 Average 41,306 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 28,081 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,673.86 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.3371
5.6135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 5.9729, compared to 5.7185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.2902 XOF (High: 6.0760 / Low: 5.7858). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0852 XOF (High: 5.7977 / Low: 5.7125).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2902
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0852

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1761 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 6.2768) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.8589), the exchange rate shifted by -3.5821 (-36.33%).

2021 Avg (January) 6.2768
2020 Avg (January) 9.8589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3509 6.1903 6.2768
February 6.2352 6.0108 6.1159
March 6.1164 6.0017 6.0562
April 6.0760 5.7858 5.9195
May 5.8378 5.6680 5.7434
June 5.7979 5.6664 5.7253
July 5.7977 5.7125 5.7663
August 5.7745 5.6819 5.7362
September 5.7394 5.6379 5.6738
October 5.7460 5.6344 5.7039
November 5.8208 5.6539 5.7337
December 5.7426 5.6161 5.6972