YEARLY HIGH
0.5337 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.4985 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5170 CDF

2021 MGA to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MGA to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.5337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.4985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0352 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5184 to the December average rate of 0.5043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5337 was up 0.78% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,669 CDF
2020 Average 2,427 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,492 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176.23 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5334
0.5011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA to CDF 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 0.5257, compared to 0.5084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0236 CDF (High: 0.5249 / Low: 0.5014). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 CDF (High: 0.5071 / Low: 0.5015).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0236
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.5307) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0617 (+13.17%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.5307
2020 Avg (May) 0.4690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5249 0.5014 0.5184
February 0.5337 0.5221 0.5264
March 0.5326 0.5191 0.5267
April 0.5304 0.5200 0.5250
May 0.5337 0.5238 0.5307
June 0.5316 0.5161 0.5267
July 0.5303 0.5081 0.5190
August 0.5261 0.5063 0.5111
September 0.5114 0.5024 0.5068
October 0.5150 0.4994 0.5051
November 0.5071 0.5015 0.5038
December 0.5127 0.4985 0.5043