YEARLY HIGH
51.2949 XAF
YEARLY LOW
48.5011 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.0482 XAF

2021 BWP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 16, valuing the pair at 51.2949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 48.5011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7938 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.1346 to the December average rate of 49.4817, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 51.2949 was down 7.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 55.4466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 256,474 XAF
2020 Average 251,551 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 242,505 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,969.09 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

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BWP 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 50.0439, compared to 50.0525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.0439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.0525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 1.5366 XAF (High: 50.0377 / Low: 48.5011). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8606 XAF (High: 50.7078 / Low: 49.8473).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą1.5366
April Spread (Stable) Âą0.8606

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 50.8544) against the same month in 2020 (average: 49.7975), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0569 (+2.12%).

2021 Avg (June) 50.8544
2020 Avg (June) 49.7975

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Month High Low Average
January 50.0377 48.5011 49.1346
February 50.3320 49.3856 49.7859
March 50.5187 49.2982 49.8857
April 50.7078 49.8473 50.3462
May 50.8496 49.6229 50.2568
June 51.2949 50.3437 50.8544
July 51.1121 49.7684 50.4186
August 50.6939 49.3666 50.0322
September 50.9268 49.6186 50.3275
October 50.6764 49.5839 50.2790
November 50.5827 49.1079 49.7761
December 49.9190 49.0400 49.4817