YEARLY HIGH
1581.2829 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1399.2704 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1496.0013 CDF

2021 AUD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AUD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1581.2829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 1399.2704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 182.0125 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1522.8443 to the December average rate of 1431.1631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1581.2829 was up 4.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 1517.5285, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,906,415 CDF
2020 Average 6,410,326 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 6,996,352 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 910,062.74 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1560.3906
1419.4152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to CDF 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 1531.8593, compared to 1460.1433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 71.7160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1531.8593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1460.1433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 76.9767 CDF (High: 1581.2829 / Low: 1504.3062). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 29.6266 CDF (High: 1567.4608 / Low: 1537.8342).

February Spread (Volatile) ±76.9767
May Spread (Stable) ±29.6266

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 41.2779 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -41.2779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 1536.3388) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1126.2845), the exchange rate shifted by +410.0542 (+36.41%).

2021 Avg (February) 1536.3388
2020 Avg (February) 1126.2845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1539.9173 1505.5103 1522.8443
February 1581.2829 1504.3062 1536.3388
March 1553.0410 1503.8625 1531.5163
April 1554.2291 1509.7162 1531.2783
May 1567.4608 1537.8342 1548.6426
June 1546.4603 1483.6351 1520.5355
July 1501.2551 1459.3373 1479.2576
August 1476.6881 1415.3855 1451.6190
September 1480.4685 1432.1783 1457.4898
October 1512.4579 1443.3502 1479.3022
November 1503.2587 1426.3617 1462.0282
December 1454.7153 1399.2704 1431.1631