YEARLY HIGH
0.2848 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2589 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2716 JMD

2021 XAF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 0.2848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.2589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0259 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2674 to the December average rate of 0.2661, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2848 was up 4.57% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,424 JMD
2020 Average 1,237 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,294 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129.64 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2804
0.2644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to JMD 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 0.2729, compared to 0.2703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0231 JMD (High: 0.2848 / Low: 0.2617). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 JMD (High: 0.2682 / Low: 0.2639).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.2727) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0449 (+19.68%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.2727
2020 Avg (April) 0.2279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2708 0.2644 0.2674
February 0.2810 0.2692 0.2762
March 0.2774 0.2599 0.2674
April 0.2848 0.2617 0.2727
May 0.2827 0.2766 0.2791
June 0.2781 0.2709 0.2744
July 0.2810 0.2688 0.2755
August 0.2805 0.2724 0.2761
September 0.2742 0.2603 0.2681
October 0.2750 0.2589 0.2657
November 0.2743 0.2666 0.2703
December 0.2682 0.2639 0.2661