YEARLY HIGH
33.0683 XAF
YEARLY LOW
30.2329 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.4448 XAF

2021 MDL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MDL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 33.0683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 30.2329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8354 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.2593 to the December average rate of 32.7201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 33.0683 was down 4.50% compared to the 2020 peak of 34.6249, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 165,341 XAF
2020 Average 166,824 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 151,164 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,176.79 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

32.9394
30.3079
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 30.9016, compared to 31.9880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.9016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.9880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 1.0568 XAF (High: 31.9995 / Low: 30.9427). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4695 XAF (High: 31.0289 / Low: 30.5594).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0568
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4695

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4971 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4971

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 32.7201) against the same month in 2020 (average: 31.3427), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3774 (+4.39%).

2021 Avg (December) 32.7201
2020 Avg (December) 31.3427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.5909 30.8863 31.2593
February 31.4907 30.8036 31.1486
March 31.5996 30.9270 31.1466
April 30.9705 30.3213 30.6495
May 30.7936 30.2329 30.5272
June 31.0795 30.4536 30.6786
July 31.0289 30.5594 30.8322
August 31.9995 30.9427 31.5372
September 32.3032 31.3006 31.6759
October 32.8545 32.0611 32.4963
November 32.9858 32.2871 32.6664
December 33.0683 32.4670 32.7201