YEARLY HIGH
0.4106 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.2888 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3478 XAF

2021 MMK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MMK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.4106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.2888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1218 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4052 to the December average rate of 0.3259, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4106 was down 6.22% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,053 XAF
2020 Average 2,091 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,444 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 609.04 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4157
0.2892
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.3725, compared to 0.3232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0494 XAF (High: 0.3965 / Low: 0.3471). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 XAF (High: 0.3388 / Low: 0.3351).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0494
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0434 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.3872) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4143), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0271 (-6.55%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.3872
2020 Avg (February) 0.4143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4085 0.4012 0.4052
February 0.4106 0.3824 0.3872
March 0.3968 0.3848 0.3911
April 0.3965 0.3471 0.3818
May 0.3507 0.3255 0.3384
June 0.3359 0.3261 0.3311
July 0.3388 0.3351 0.3371
August 0.3414 0.3356 0.3386
September 0.3373 0.2990 0.3161
October 0.3161 0.2888 0.2998
November 0.3285 0.3092 0.3217
December 0.3278 0.3239 0.3259