YEARLY HIGH
28.3948 XPF
YEARLY LOW
25.7796 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.9046 XPF

2021 SAR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 28.3948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 25.7796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6152 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.1465 to the December average rate of 28.1259, 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 28.3948 was down 4.65% compared to the 2020 peak of 29.7782, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 141,974 XPF
2020 Average 139,429 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 128,898 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,076.15 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

28.3238
25.9485
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to XPF 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 26.4052, compared to 27.4039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.4052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.4039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.0064 XPF (High: 28.3948 / Low: 27.3884). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2758 XPF (High: 27.0278 / Low: 26.7520).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0064
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2758

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 0.4042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 27.8974) against the same month in 2020 (average: 26.8591), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0383 (+3.87%).

2021 Avg (November) 27.8974
2020 Avg (November) 26.8591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.3636 25.7796 26.1465
February 26.5851 26.1463 26.3069
March 27.1420 26.3261 26.7385
April 27.0588 26.2207 26.6010
May 26.5006 25.9801 26.1968
June 26.8314 26.0433 26.4414
July 27.0278 26.7520 26.9000
August 27.2490 26.7935 27.0351
September 27.4871 26.7713 27.0302
October 27.5881 27.2316 27.4351
November 28.3948 27.3884 27.8974
December 28.2891 27.9467 28.1259