YEARLY HIGH
3.6863 BIF
YEARLY LOW
3.4027 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5606 BIF

2021 XOF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XOF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 3.6863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 3.4027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2836 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6108 to the December average rate of 3.4430, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.6863 was up 1.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.6410, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,431 BIF
2020 Average 16,671 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 17,014 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,417.82 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.6667
3.4227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to BIF 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 3.5990, compared to 3.5222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1283 BIF (High: 3.6298 / Low: 3.5015). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0441 BIF (High: 3.5980 / Low: 3.5538).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1283
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0441

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0570 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 3.6464) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.1716), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4748 (+14.97%).

2021 Avg (May) 3.6464
2020 Avg (May) 3.1716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6527 3.5752 3.6108
February 3.6235 3.5569 3.5966
March 3.5965 3.4935 3.5468
April 3.6298 3.5015 3.5630
May 3.6863 3.5775 3.6464
June 3.6799 3.5802 3.6303
July 3.5980 3.5538 3.5733
August 3.5913 3.5304 3.5596
September 3.5960 3.5122 3.5687
October 3.5520 3.4959 3.5225
November 3.5268 3.4027 3.4659
December 3.4740 3.4273 3.4430