YEARLY HIGH
160.8091 XOF
YEARLY LOW
146.0139 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
152.2242 XOF

2021 QAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 160.8091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 146.0139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.7952 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.0202 to the December average rate of 159.3469, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 160.8091 was down 4.90% compared to the 2020 peak of 169.0925, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 804,046 XOF
2020 Average 789,918 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 730,070 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,975.94 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

160.4796
146.8875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 149.4905, compared to 154.9578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.4905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.9578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 6.4008 XOF (High: 156.1467 / Low: 149.7459). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8876 XOF (High: 160.2833 / Low: 158.3957).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.4008
December Spread (Stable) ±1.8876

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 2.3486 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 157.9460) against the same month in 2020 (average: 152.0806), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8654 (+3.86%).

2021 Avg (November) 157.9460
2020 Avg (November) 152.0806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 149.1959 146.0139 148.0202
February 150.5526 148.0351 148.9650
March 153.6775 149.0755 151.3704
April 153.2156 148.4686 150.6442
May 150.0355 147.0862 148.2956
June 151.8595 147.4594 149.6476
July 153.0489 149.3676 152.1108
August 153.9856 149.2089 152.3619
September 156.1467 149.7459 152.6686
October 156.2305 154.2140 155.3125
November 160.8091 155.1091 157.9460
December 160.2833 158.3957 159.3469