2021 GMD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.1845 XAF

YEARLY LOW

10.2831 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.7673 XAF

2021 GMD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GMD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 11.1845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 10.2831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9013 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4357 to the December average rate of 11.0459, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.1845 was down 7.53% compared to the 2020 peak of 12.0948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,922 XAF

2020 Average 55,889 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 51,416 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,506.71 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

11.1069

10.3747

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 10.6096, compared to 10.9250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6096

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.3363 XAF (High: 10.9179 / Low: 10.5816). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1103 XAF (High: 10.8947 / Low: 10.7843).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3363

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1103

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 0.1745 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 11.0138) against the same month in 2020 (average: 10.6961), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3177 (+2.97%).

2021 Avg (November) 11.0138

2020 Avg (November) 10.6961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.5252	10.2831	10.4357
February	10.6327	10.5098	10.5476
March	10.9179	10.5816	10.7467
April	10.8896	10.5658	10.7220
May	10.6691	10.4598	10.5475
June	10.8186	10.4966	10.6579
July	10.8947	10.7843	10.8440
August	10.9824	10.8001	10.8968
September	11.0044	10.6799	10.8361
October	11.0245	10.7979	10.9131
November	11.1845	10.8485	11.0138
December	11.1092	10.9331	11.0459