YEARLY HIGH
72.6605 XAF
YEARLY LOW
66.1792 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.1428 XAF

2021 SBD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 72.6605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 66.1792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4814 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.3565 to the December average rate of 71.7309, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 72.6605 was down 2.50% compared to the 2020 peak of 74.5227, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 363,303 XAF
2020 Average 349,323 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 330,896 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,406.92 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

72.1684
66.9190
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SBD 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: JanтАУJun) was 68.1411, compared to 70.1445 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 2.0035 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 68.1411
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 70.1445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 3.3328 XAF (High: 70.1092 / Low: 66.7764). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7876 XAF (High: 70.6681 / Low: 69.8806).

March Spread (Volatile) ┬▒3.3328
October Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.7876

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.9253 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 71.5287) against the same month in 2020 (average: 68.6071), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9216 (+4.26%).

2021 Avg (November) 71.5287
2020 Avg (November) 68.6071

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Month High Low Average
January 68.1541 66.1792 67.3565
February 68.2779 67.4022 67.7627
March 70.1092 66.7764 69.1188
April 69.8379 67.8148 68.6865
May 68.6397 67.2369 67.7613
June 69.1421 67.2910 68.1606
July 69.3391 68.4274 68.9847
August 69.7688 68.5827 69.2065
September 70.3021 68.4619 69.1573
October 70.6681 69.8806 70.2590
November 72.6605 70.3680 71.5287
December 72.1025 71.2533 71.7309