YEARLY HIGH
0.2042 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.1909 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1980 JPY

2021 XOF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XOF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.2042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.1909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0133 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1925 to the December average rate of 0.1962, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2042 was up 5.58% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1934, 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 1,021 JPY
2020 Average 929 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 955 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.49 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2031
0.1915
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to JPY 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 0.1979, compared to 0.1980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0070 JPY (High: 0.2032 / Low: 0.1962). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 JPY (High: 0.1985 / Low: 0.1954).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.2022) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1787), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0235 (+13.15%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.2022
2020 Avg (May) 0.1787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1942 0.1909 0.1925
February 0.1972 0.1926 0.1944
March 0.1989 0.1959 0.1974
April 0.2013 0.1978 0.1989
May 0.2042 0.1999 0.2022
June 0.2040 0.1993 0.2021
July 0.2015 0.1969 0.1988
August 0.1985 0.1954 0.1971
September 0.1992 0.1951 0.1977
October 0.2032 0.1962 0.2001
November 0.2020 0.1956 0.1982
December 0.1996 0.1946 0.1962