YEARLY HIGH
6.9055 XOF
YEARLY LOW
6.3499 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5578 XOF

2021 KGS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KGS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 6.9055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 6.3499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5556 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4497 to the December average rate of 6.8429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.9055 was down 20.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.7052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,528 XOF
2020 Average 37,536 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 31,750 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,777.88 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.8882
6.3445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 6.4485, compared to 6.6671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.2458 XOF (High: 6.9055 / Low: 6.6598). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0800 XOF (High: 6.8826 / Low: 6.8026).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2458
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0800

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 0.0776 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 6.7842) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.5958), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1884 (+2.86%).

2021 Avg (November) 6.7842
2020 Avg (November) 6.5958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4993 6.3895 6.4497
February 6.5301 6.3745 6.4360
March 6.5992 6.4140 6.5045
April 6.5781 6.3748 6.4674
May 6.4423 6.3499 6.3898
June 6.5391 6.3539 6.4439
July 6.5930 6.5130 6.5492
August 6.6349 6.5323 6.5818
September 6.6835 6.5139 6.5739
October 6.7085 6.6219 6.6703
November 6.9055 6.6598 6.7842
December 6.8826 6.8026 6.8429