YEARLY HIGH
781.9702 XAF
YEARLY LOW
724.3076 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
762.9152 XAF

2021 SHP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SHP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 781.9702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 724.3076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.6625 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 735.5485 to the December average rate of 772.1781, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 781.9702 was down 1.04% compared to the 2020 peak of 790.2068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,909,851 XAF
2020 Average 3,688,934 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,621,538 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288,312.60 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

777.9334
731.6953
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP 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: Jan–Jun) was 755.7767, compared to 770.0537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.2769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 755.7767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 770.0537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 19.9889 XAF (High: 772.2882 / Low: 752.2994). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9070 XAF (High: 767.9412 / Low: 760.0342).

April Spread (Volatile) ±19.9889
June Spread (Stable) ±7.9070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.1886 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1886

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 772.1781) against the same month in 2020 (average: 724.6801), the exchange rate shifted by +47.4981 (+6.55%).

2021 Avg (December) 772.1781
2020 Avg (December) 724.6801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 742.8006 724.3076 735.5485
February 762.5169 743.3590 752.4831
March 771.0889 757.4031 763.9400
April 772.2882 752.2994 758.7513
May 764.1031 753.7084 760.2080
June 767.9412 760.0342 763.7295
July 770.3133 758.9965 766.2460
August 774.6197 763.8371 768.8132
September 769.0767 759.2281 765.7411
October 778.6476 766.3424 774.0802
November 781.8091 765.0110 773.2634
December 781.9702 763.7908 772.1781