YEARLY HIGH
37.2457 XAF
YEARLY LOW
33.8635 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.3398 XAF

2021 EGP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 37.2457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 33.8635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3822 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.3100 to the December average rate of 36.9157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 37.2457 was down 4.71% compared to the 2020 peak of 39.0862, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 186,228 XAF
2020 Average 181,925 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 169,318 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,910.77 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

37.1763
34.0495
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 34.7075, compared to 35.9721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2646 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.7075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.9721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.3369 XAF (High: 37.2457 / Low: 35.9088). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3635 XAF (High: 37.0744 / Low: 36.7108).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3369
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3635

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 0.4768 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4768

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 36.5912) against the same month in 2020 (average: 35.3774), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2138 (+3.43%).

2021 Avg (November) 36.5912
2020 Avg (November) 35.3774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.6876 33.8635 34.3100
February 34.9284 34.3569 34.6225
March 35.5987 34.6097 35.1060
April 35.5458 34.5199 34.9458
May 34.8695 34.1663 34.4690
June 35.3391 34.2391 34.7918
July 35.5586 35.1144 35.3559
August 35.7826 35.1771 35.4971
September 36.0499 35.1493 35.4743
October 36.2107 35.7368 35.9984
November 37.2457 35.9088 36.5912
December 37.0744 36.7108 36.9157