YEARLY HIGH
0.1781 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.1575 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1713 ARS

2021 XAF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0206 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1593 to the December average rate of 0.1755, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1781 was up 12.87% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 890 ARS
2020 Average 616 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 787 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.00 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1779
0.1576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ARS 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 0.1676, compared to 0.1749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0083 ARS (High: 0.1728 / Low: 0.1646). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 ARS (High: 0.1751 / Low: 0.1725).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1755) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1532), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0223 (+14.56%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1755
2020 Avg (December) 0.1532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1615 0.1575 0.1593
February 0.1664 0.1604 0.1635
March 0.1666 0.1635 0.1651
April 0.1728 0.1646 0.1690
May 0.1764 0.1713 0.1741
June 0.1765 0.1725 0.1747
July 0.1751 0.1725 0.1734
August 0.1760 0.1732 0.1743
September 0.1774 0.1742 0.1763
October 0.1775 0.1740 0.1753
November 0.1769 0.1718 0.1744
December 0.1781 0.1741 0.1755