YEARLY HIGH
2.7990 XOF
YEARLY LOW
2.5421 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6520 XOF

2021 GYD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GYD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 2.7990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 2.5421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2569 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5768 to the December average rate of 2.7729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.7990 was down 5.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.9567, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,995 XOF
2020 Average 13,758 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 12,710 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,284.57 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.7925
2.5572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 2.6026, compared to 2.7015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0989 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1009 XOF (High: 2.7990 / Low: 2.6981). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 XOF (High: 2.6677 / Low: 2.6402).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1009
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

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 0.0385 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 2.7491) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.6477), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1014 (+3.83%).

2021 Avg (November) 2.7491
2020 Avg (November) 2.6477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5961 2.5421 2.5768
February 2.6211 2.5764 2.5928
March 2.6741 2.5937 2.6355
April 2.6727 2.5842 2.6213
May 2.6111 2.5629 2.5827
June 2.6432 2.5673 2.6063
July 2.6677 2.6402 2.6529
August 2.6859 2.6406 2.6651
September 2.7105 2.6386 2.6647
October 2.7192 2.6840 2.7044
November 2.7990 2.6981 2.7491
December 2.7905 2.7573 2.7729