YEARLY HIGH
6.8231 XAF
YEARLY LOW
6.2741 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5201 XAF

2021 BDT to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BDT to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 6.8231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 6.2741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5490 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3569 to the December average rate of 6.7632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.8231 was down 5.99% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.2578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,115 XAF
2020 Average 33,899 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 31,370 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,744.92 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.8039
6.3163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 6.4223, compared to 6.6179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1956 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.2385 XAF (High: 6.8231 / Low: 6.5845). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0685 XAF (High: 6.5717 / Low: 6.5031).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2385
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0685

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 0.1021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 6.7056) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.5305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1751 (+2.68%).

2021 Avg (November) 6.7056
2020 Avg (November) 6.5305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4119 6.2741 6.3569
February 6.4667 6.3579 6.3976
March 6.6028 6.3994 6.5067
April 6.5990 6.3759 6.4728
May 6.4419 6.3187 6.3707
June 6.5231 6.3310 6.4290
July 6.5717 6.5031 6.5413
August 6.6014 6.5115 6.5570
September 6.6166 6.4831 6.5340
October 6.6442 6.5543 6.6064
November 6.8231 6.5845 6.7056
December 6.7983 6.7266 6.7632