YEARLY HIGH
0.2154 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.1912 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2024 CDF

2021 GNF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GNF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.2154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.1912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0242 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1934 to the December average rate of 0.2125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2154 was up 4.11% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,077 CDF
2020 Average 961 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 956 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.75 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2144
0.1915
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.1984, compared to 0.2065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0060 CDF (High: 0.1972 / Low: 0.1912). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 CDF (High: 0.2035 / Low: 0.2019).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.2125) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1966), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0160 (+8.12%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.2125
2020 Avg (December) 0.1966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1972 0.1912 0.1934
February 0.1965 0.1923 0.1947
March 0.1992 0.1945 0.1974
April 0.2021 0.1980 0.1996
May 0.2039 0.2010 0.2023
June 0.2035 0.2019 0.2028
July 0.2039 0.2019 0.2031
August 0.2044 0.2026 0.2033
September 0.2050 0.2028 0.2037
October 0.2088 0.2035 0.2058
November 0.2134 0.2077 0.2104
December 0.2154 0.2098 0.2125