YEARLY HIGH
0.4979 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.4711 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4847 XAF

2021 KRW to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.4711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0268 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4902 to the December average rate of 0.4899, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4979 was down 2.71% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,489,338 XAF
2020 Average 2,439,236 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,355,561 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133,776.36 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4918
0.4736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.4871, compared to 0.4822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0211 XAF (High: 0.4925 / Low: 0.4714). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 XAF (High: 0.4893 / Low: 0.4820).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0211
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.4902) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5067), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0164 (-3.24%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.4902
2020 Avg (January) 0.5067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4979 0.4832 0.4902
February 0.4923 0.4819 0.4878
March 0.4958 0.4823 0.4878
April 0.4939 0.4862 0.4902
May 0.4882 0.4748 0.4814
June 0.4893 0.4820 0.4854
July 0.4893 0.4798 0.4845
August 0.4873 0.4758 0.4802
September 0.4792 0.4711 0.4751
October 0.4842 0.4738 0.4785
November 0.4925 0.4714 0.4849
December 0.4944 0.4851 0.4899