YEARLY HIGH
8.1402 XOF
YEARLY LOW
7.0930 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5293 XOF

2021 RUB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 8.1402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 7.0930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0472 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2389 to the December average rate of 7.8565, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.1402 was down 15.83% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.6709, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,701 XOF
2020 Average 40,024 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 35,465 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,235.83 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8.0049
7.1364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 7.3258, compared to 7.7328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.3750 XOF (High: 8.1402 / Low: 7.7652). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1015 XOF (High: 7.3496 / Low: 7.2482).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3750
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1883 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 7.9325) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7.1862), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7463 (+10.39%).

2021 Avg (October) 7.9325
2020 Avg (October) 7.1862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3905 7.1018 7.2389
February 7.3831 7.1343 7.2964
March 7.5604 7.2430 7.3971
April 7.2990 7.0930 7.2088
May 7.3496 7.2482 7.3036
June 7.6131 7.2998 7.5102
July 7.5613 7.4079 7.5020
August 7.6323 7.5111 7.5770
September 7.7900 7.5452 7.6453
October 8.1402 7.7652 7.9325
November 8.0128 7.6695 7.8835
December 7.9083 7.7110 7.8565