YEARLY HIGH
10.3599 XOF
YEARLY LOW
9.1423 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7231 XOF

2021 DOP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DOP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 10.3599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 9.1423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2176 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2654 to the December average rate of 10.1963, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 10.3599 was down 9.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 11.4404, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,799 XOF
2020 Average 51,028 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 45,711 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,087.94 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

10.2893
9.1723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 9.4897, compared to 9.9565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.4564 XOF (High: 9.8348 / Low: 9.3784). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1144 XOF (High: 9.7844 / Low: 9.6701).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4564
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1553 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 10.1739) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.5041), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6698 (+7.05%).

2021 Avg (November) 10.1739
2020 Avg (November) 9.5041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3381 9.1423 9.2654
February 9.4556 9.3003 9.3594
March 9.8348 9.3784 9.6169
April 9.8200 9.5072 9.6454
May 9.6012 9.4090 9.4902
June 9.7057 9.4295 9.5608
July 9.7844 9.6701 9.7277
August 9.8655 9.6787 9.7691
September 10.0499 9.7122 9.8373
October 10.1091 9.9548 10.0350
November 10.3599 10.0063 10.1739
December 10.2676 10.0517 10.1963