YEARLY HIGH
11.3170 CDF
YEARLY LOW
11.0174 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1845 CDF

2021 DJF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DJF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 11.3170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 11.0174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2996 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0769 to the December average rate of 11.2356, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.3170 was up 1.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 11.1742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,585 CDF
2020 Average 51,978 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 55,087 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,498.11 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

11.2786
11.0585
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 11.1572, compared to 11.2117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.1726 CDF (High: 11.2164 / Low: 11.0438). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0559 CDF (High: 11.1647 / Low: 11.1088).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1726
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0559

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0283 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 11.2263) against the same month in 2020 (average: 10.9536), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2728 (+2.49%).

2021 Avg (October) 11.2263
2020 Avg (October) 10.9536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1154 11.0174 11.0769
February 11.1647 11.1088 11.1239
March 11.2164 11.0438 11.1668
April 11.2416 11.1319 11.1802
May 11.3086 11.1611 11.2118
June 11.2203 11.1335 11.1835
July 11.2564 11.1532 11.1952
August 11.2217 11.1531 11.1680
September 11.2500 11.1531 11.1851
October 11.3170 11.1514 11.2263
November 11.2907 11.2295 11.2603
December 11.2658 11.1263 11.2356