YEARLY HIGH
24.2783 XAF
YEARLY LOW
21.3655 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.0114 XAF

2021 HNL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HNL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 24.2783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 21.3655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9129 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.2383 to the December average rate of 23.8935, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 24.2783 was down 1.80% compared to the 2020 peak of 24.7238, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 121,392 XAF
2020 Average 116,257 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 106,827 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,564.26 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

24.0590
22.0728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 22.5386, compared to 23.4843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.5386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.4843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 1.1439 XAF (High: 22.5093 / Low: 21.3655). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3662 XAF (High: 23.6022 / Low: 23.2360).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1439
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3662

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 0.3518 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 23.8100) against the same month in 2020 (average: 22.6906), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1195 (+4.93%).

2021 Avg (November) 23.8100
2020 Avg (November) 22.6906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.5093 21.3655 22.2383
February 22.6051 22.1662 22.3746
March 23.1985 22.3432 22.7714
April 23.1173 22.4060 22.7680
May 22.6656 22.2279 22.4162
June 23.1355 22.2872 22.6628
July 23.5034 23.0203 23.2313
August 23.6531 23.1373 23.4324
September 23.4528 22.9515 23.1247
October 23.6022 23.2360 23.4138
November 24.2783 23.3844 23.8100
December 24.0924 23.6360 23.8935