YEARLY HIGH
344.2523 XAF
YEARLY LOW
312.5795 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
326.1545 XAF

2021 AZN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AZN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 344.2523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 312.5795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.6728 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 316.9668 to the December average rate of 341.1875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 344.2523 was down 4.80% compared to the 2020 peak of 361.5998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,721,261 XAF
2020 Average 1,689,420 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,562,897 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158,364.07 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

343.6096
314.5448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to XAF 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 320.0762, compared to 332.2328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.1566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 320.0762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 332.2328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 12.2023 XAF (High: 344.2523 / Low: 332.0500). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3118 XAF (High: 327.6396 / Low: 324.3278).

November Spread (Volatile) ±12.2023
July Spread (Stable) ±3.3118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.9163 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 338.2129) against the same month in 2020 (average: 325.2436), the exchange rate shifted by +12.9693 (+3.99%).

2021 Avg (November) 338.2129
2020 Avg (November) 325.2436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 319.6243 312.5795 316.9668
February 322.2696 316.9063 318.8975
March 328.9853 319.1335 324.1373
April 327.9740 317.8343 322.4449
May 321.1887 314.8748 317.5286
June 325.2304 315.6738 320.4821
July 327.6396 324.3278 326.0902
August 330.2856 324.8023 327.6912
September 333.2105 324.4896 327.6487
October 334.4665 330.1337 332.5663
November 344.2523 332.0500 338.2129
December 343.1267 339.2463 341.1875