2021 SAR to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 SAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the SAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 156.0839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 141.7082.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3757 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.7251 to the December average rate of 154.6058, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 156.0839 was down 4.65% compared to the 2020 peak of 163.6884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
SAR 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 145.1472, compared to 150.6373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4901 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 5.5321 XAF (High: 156.0839 / Low: 150.5518). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5159 XAF (High: 148.5696 / Low: 147.0537).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.2216 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 153.3497) against the same month in 2020 (average: 147.6424), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7074 (+3.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 144.9186 | 141.7082 | 143.7251 |
| February | 146.1360 | 143.7239 | 144.6071 |
| March | 149.1976 | 144.7124 | 146.9795 |
| April | 148.7400 | 144.1329 | 146.2234 |
| May | 145.6715 | 142.8105 | 144.0018 |
| June | 147.4900 | 143.1581 | 145.3462 |
| July | 148.5696 | 147.0537 | 147.8674 |
| August | 149.7855 | 147.2816 | 148.6095 |
| September | 151.0944 | 147.1599 | 148.5830 |
| October | 151.6497 | 149.6900 | 150.8085 |
| November | 156.0839 | 150.5518 | 153.3497 |
| December | 155.5027 | 153.6206 | 154.6058 |