2021 SYP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0796 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.2295 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5551 XAF

2021 SYP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SYP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 1.0796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8501 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0513 to the December average rate of 0.2309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -78.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0796 was down 9.69% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1954, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,398 XAF

2020 Average 5,604 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,148 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,250.26 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.1404

0.1483

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.7147, compared to 0.3955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7147

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.6381 XAF (High: 1.0796 / Low: 0.4415). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 XAF (High: 0.2323 / Low: 0.2295).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6381

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4445 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.8806) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.1510), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2704 (-23.49%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.8806

2020 Avg (March) 1.1510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0598	1.0367	1.0513
February	1.0688	1.0512	1.0577
March	1.0796	0.4415	0.8806
April	0.4435	0.4298	0.4361
May	0.4344	0.4258	0.4294
June	0.4397	0.4269	0.4334
July	0.4432	0.4387	0.4410
August	0.4466	0.4393	0.4432
September	0.4507	0.4389	0.4431
October	0.4524	0.4466	0.4499
November	0.4611	0.2304	0.3651
December	0.2323	0.2295	0.2309