YEARLY HIGH
0.1410 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1228 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1330 RUB

2021 XAF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 0.1410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.1228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0181 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1382 to the December average rate of 0.1273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1410 was down 1.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1430, 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 705 RUB
2020 Average 630 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 614 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.68 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1400
0.1248
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XAF to RUB 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 0.1365, compared to 0.1294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0059 RUB (High: 0.1288 / Low: 0.1228). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 RUB (High: 0.1380 / Low: 0.1361).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.1387) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0146 (+11.74%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.1387
2020 Avg (April) 0.1242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1408 0.1353 0.1382
February 0.1402 0.1354 0.1371
March 0.1381 0.1323 0.1352
April 0.1410 0.1370 0.1387
May 0.1380 0.1361 0.1369
June 0.1370 0.1314 0.1332
July 0.1350 0.1323 0.1333
August 0.1331 0.1310 0.1320
September 0.1325 0.1284 0.1308
October 0.1288 0.1228 0.1261
November 0.1304 0.1248 0.1269
December 0.1297 0.1264 0.1273