YEARLY HIGH
0.3347 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.3041 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3211 DJF

2021 XOF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XOF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.3347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.3041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0306 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3305 to the December average rate of 0.3069, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3347 was up 0.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3338, 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 1,673 DJF
2020 Average 1,550 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,520 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.95 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3328
0.3045
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to DJF 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 0.3271, compared to 0.3151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0111 DJF (High: 0.3152 / Low: 0.3041). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 DJF (High: 0.3083 / Low: 0.3051).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.3305) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0291 (+9.66%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.3305
2020 Avg (January) 0.3013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3347 0.3278 0.3305
February 0.3302 0.3247 0.3283
March 0.3281 0.3181 0.3229
April 0.3293 0.3186 0.3245
May 0.3323 0.3259 0.3296
June 0.3316 0.3220 0.3267
July 0.3228 0.3193 0.3208
August 0.3222 0.3168 0.3195
September 0.3225 0.3141 0.3195
October 0.3170 0.3129 0.3147
November 0.3152 0.3041 0.3095
December 0.3083 0.3051 0.3069