YEARLY HIGH
0.0982 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.0934 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0961 CDF

2021 STD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the STD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.0934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0965 to the December average rate of 0.0943, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0982 was up 1.53% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 491 CDF
2020 Average 431 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 467 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.61 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0975
0.0940
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0966, compared to 0.0956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0026 CDF (High: 0.0980 / Low: 0.0954). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 CDF (High: 0.0965 / Low: 0.0958).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.0972) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0771), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+26.12%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.0972
2020 Avg (February) 0.0771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0972 0.0962 0.0965
February 0.0982 0.0966 0.0972
March 0.0980 0.0954 0.0967
April 0.0966 0.0950 0.0959
May 0.0965 0.0958 0.0962
June 0.0979 0.0960 0.0970
July 0.0976 0.0960 0.0967
August 0.0964 0.0954 0.0959
September 0.0967 0.0948 0.0960
October 0.0963 0.0946 0.0954
November 0.0961 0.0944 0.0953
December 0.0947 0.0934 0.0943