2021 PKR to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 PKR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the PKR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 3.6644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 3.2300.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4344 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3572 to the December average rate of 3.2680, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.6644 was down 7.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.9403, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
PKR to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.4801, compared to 3.3390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1411 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.2248 XAF (High: 3.6644 / Low: 3.4396). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0535 XAF (High: 3.4392 / Low: 3.3857).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0836 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 3.5315) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.7434), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2119 (-5.66%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3898 | 3.3140 | 3.3572 |
| February | 3.4392 | 3.3857 | 3.4030 |
| March | 3.6644 | 3.4396 | 3.5315 |
| April | 3.6481 | 3.5151 | 3.5806 |
| May | 3.5733 | 3.4651 | 3.5235 |
| June | 3.5252 | 3.4570 | 3.4849 |
| July | 3.5225 | 3.3993 | 3.4667 |
| August | 3.4202 | 3.3311 | 3.3832 |
| September | 3.3309 | 3.2720 | 3.3079 |
| October | 3.3255 | 3.2300 | 3.2900 |
| November | 3.3439 | 3.2621 | 3.3182 |
| December | 3.3059 | 3.2354 | 3.2680 |