YEARLY HIGH
0.0206 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0195 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0200 BWP

2021 XOF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XOF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 0.0195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0204 to the December average rate of 0.0202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0206 was down 3.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0213, 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 103 BWP
2020 Average 100 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 97 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.61 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0204
0.0196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to BWP 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 0.0200, compared to 0.0200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 BWP (High: 0.0206 / Low: 0.0200). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BWP (High: 0.0201 / Low: 0.0197).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0204) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0182), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+12.12%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0204
2020 Avg (January) 0.0182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0206 0.0200 0.0204
February 0.0202 0.0199 0.0201
March 0.0203 0.0198 0.0200
April 0.0201 0.0197 0.0199
May 0.0202 0.0197 0.0199
June 0.0199 0.0195 0.0197
July 0.0201 0.0196 0.0198
August 0.0203 0.0197 0.0200
September 0.0202 0.0196 0.0199
October 0.0202 0.0197 0.0199
November 0.0204 0.0198 0.0201
December 0.0204 0.0200 0.0202