2021 AFN to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 AFN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the AFN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 7.2432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 4.9265.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3167 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9729 to the December average rate of 5.7067, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.2432 was down 10.70% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.1110, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
AFN to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.0052, compared to 6.3773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6279 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.1129 XAF (High: 6.0394 / Low: 4.9265). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1449 XAF (High: 6.3321 / Low: 6.1873).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4972 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 7.1171) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7.7746), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6575 (-8.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0366 | 6.8820 | 6.9729 |
| February | 7.0778 | 6.8864 | 7.0147 |
| March | 7.2432 | 7.0037 | 7.1171 |
| April | 7.2210 | 6.9413 | 7.0572 |
| May | 7.0327 | 6.8038 | 6.9421 |
| June | 7.0436 | 6.8438 | 6.9269 |
| July | 7.0141 | 6.7472 | 6.9341 |
| August | 7.0049 | 6.4553 | 6.7111 |
| September | 6.5586 | 6.2357 | 6.4292 |
| October | 6.3321 | 6.1873 | 6.2787 |
| November | 6.3101 | 6.0176 | 6.2039 |
| December | 6.0394 | 4.9265 | 5.7067 |