YEARLY HIGH
462.4028 XAF
YEARLY LOW
418.8555 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
442.4674 XAF

2021 CAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 462.4028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 418.8555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.5474 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 423.6103 to the December average rate of 453.2832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 462.4028 was up 0.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 458.9432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,312,014 XAF
2020 Average 2,144,339 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,094,277 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 217,736.79 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

460.7007
420.2384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 436.4786, compared to 448.4563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.9777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 436.4786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 448.4563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 15.6254 XAF (High: 445.1602 / Low: 429.5348). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5326 XAF (High: 447.1289 / Low: 443.5963).

March Spread (Volatile) ±15.6254
June Spread (Stable) ±3.5326

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.0456 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 457.3288) against the same month in 2020 (average: 423.3893), the exchange rate shifted by +33.9395 (+8.02%).

2021 Avg (November) 457.3288
2020 Avg (November) 423.3893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 428.7472 418.8555 423.6103
February 430.7455 423.0183 427.1685
March 445.1602 429.5348 438.5346
April 443.9867 432.2389 438.6341
May 448.0863 442.9976 445.3513
June 447.1289 443.5963 445.5726
July 448.8845 436.2945 443.3674
August 446.9221 437.2064 442.2705
September 446.7785 436.5687 439.8742
October 458.3512 447.3770 454.6134
November 462.4028 453.0274 457.3288
December 460.1148 449.6321 453.2832