2021 ALL to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 ALL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the ALL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 19.8590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 18.4101.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4489 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.4434 to the December average rate of 18.7160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 19.8590 was down 10.80% compared to the 2020 peak of 22.2628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
ALL to CDF 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 19.4190, compared to 19.0474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3716 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.7792 CDF (High: 19.6900 / Low: 18.9108). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2682 CDF (High: 19.3918 / Low: 19.1236).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3169 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 19.6901) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.6907), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9994 (+25.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.6335 | 19.2951 | 19.4434 |
| February | 19.5758 | 19.1736 | 19.3693 |
| March | 19.3937 | 18.9152 | 19.1792 |
| April | 19.6900 | 18.9108 | 19.3095 |
| May | 19.8590 | 19.4426 | 19.6901 |
| June | 19.7884 | 19.2593 | 19.5224 |
| July | 19.3918 | 19.1236 | 19.2599 |
| August | 19.5093 | 19.0581 | 19.2452 |
| September | 19.3785 | 18.9728 | 19.2816 |
| October | 19.2621 | 18.8838 | 19.0492 |
| November | 18.9458 | 18.5092 | 18.7323 |
| December | 18.8424 | 18.4101 | 18.7160 |