YEARLY HIGH
0.3200 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.2836 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2940 CDF

2021 PYG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PYG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 0.3200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0364 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2858 to the December average rate of 0.2934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3200 was up 9.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,600 CDF
2020 Average 1,366 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,418 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.00 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3138
0.2833
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.2976, compared to 0.2903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0152 CDF (High: 0.3004 / Low: 0.2852). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 CDF (High: 0.2885 / Low: 0.2864).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.3113) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2641), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0472 (+17.86%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.3113
2020 Avg (April) 0.2641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2883 0.2836 0.2858
February 0.3004 0.2852 0.2940
March 0.3087 0.2971 0.3022
April 0.3200 0.3055 0.3113
May 0.3061 0.2937 0.2975
June 0.2981 0.2929 0.2950
July 0.2959 0.2874 0.2914
August 0.2885 0.2864 0.2871
September 0.2910 0.2866 0.2886
October 0.2919 0.2870 0.2893
November 0.2939 0.2896 0.2921
December 0.2950 0.2905 0.2934