2021 ALL to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 ALL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the ALL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 5.4557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 5.2810.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1747 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3116 to the December average rate of 5.4282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.4557 was down 16.91% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.5658, 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 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 5.3215, compared to 5.3913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0697 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1280 XAF (High: 5.4338 / Low: 5.3058). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0513 XAF (High: 5.3607 / Low: 5.3094).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0169 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 5.4282) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.3096), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1185 (+2.23%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.3731 | 5.2848 | 5.3116 |
| February | 5.3380 | 5.2810 | 5.3044 |
| March | 5.3409 | 5.2812 | 5.3191 |
| April | 5.3702 | 5.2922 | 5.3221 |
| May | 5.3607 | 5.3094 | 5.3280 |
| June | 5.3893 | 5.3062 | 5.3440 |
| July | 5.3957 | 5.3410 | 5.3620 |
| August | 5.4307 | 5.3616 | 5.3943 |
| September | 5.4265 | 5.3656 | 5.3962 |
| October | 5.4096 | 5.3199 | 5.3920 |
| November | 5.4338 | 5.3058 | 5.3750 |
| December | 5.4557 | 5.3957 | 5.4282 |