2021 STD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0277 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.0258 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0268 XAF

2021 STD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the STD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.0277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.0258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0264 to the December average rate of 0.0273, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0277 was down 0.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0278, 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 138 XAF

2020 Average 134 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 129 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.35 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0275

0.0259

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STD 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 0.0265, compared to 0.0271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0265

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0013 XAF (High: 0.0272 / Low: 0.0259). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 XAF (High: 0.0275 / Low: 0.0271).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.0273) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0264), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+3.46%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.0273

2020 Avg (November) 0.0264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0266	0.0260	0.0264
February	0.0268	0.0264	0.0266
March	0.0272	0.0265	0.0268
April	0.0268	0.0261	0.0264
May	0.0263	0.0258	0.0260
June	0.0272	0.0259	0.0266
July	0.0271	0.0266	0.0269
August	0.0271	0.0267	0.0269
September	0.0273	0.0266	0.0269
October	0.0272	0.0268	0.0270
November	0.0277	0.0269	0.0273
December	0.0275	0.0271	0.0273