YEARLY HIGH
0.1483 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.1371 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1440 XAF

2021 MGA to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MGA to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.1483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.1371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0112 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1416 to the December average rate of 0.1462, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1483 was down 9.68% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1642, 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 741 XAF
2020 Average 756 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 685 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.91 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1467
0.1411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.1441, compared to 0.1439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0074 XAF (High: 0.1445 / Low: 0.1371). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 XAF (High: 0.1447 / Low: 0.1426).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1462) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1412), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+3.60%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1462
2020 Avg (December) 0.1412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1445 0.1371 0.1416
February 0.1467 0.1431 0.1442
March 0.1473 0.1447 0.1461
April 0.1472 0.1423 0.1447
May 0.1447 0.1426 0.1436
June 0.1473 0.1401 0.1442
July 0.1477 0.1414 0.1445
August 0.1462 0.1418 0.1433
September 0.1434 0.1406 0.1418
October 0.1449 0.1412 0.1430
November 0.1470 0.1422 0.1446
December 0.1483 0.1454 0.1462