YEARLY HIGH
0.0151 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0138 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0145 SBD

2021 XAF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.0138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0148 to the December average rate of 0.0139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0151 was up 0.21% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0151, 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 76 SBD
2020 Average 72 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 69 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.74 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0149
0.0139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SBD 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 0.0147, compared to 0.0143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 SBD (High: 0.0150 / Low: 0.0143). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SBD (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0142).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0148) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+5.90%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0148
2020 Avg (January) 0.0140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0151 0.0147 0.0148
February 0.0148 0.0146 0.0148
March 0.0150 0.0143 0.0145
April 0.0147 0.0143 0.0146
May 0.0149 0.0146 0.0148
June 0.0149 0.0145 0.0147
July 0.0146 0.0144 0.0145
August 0.0146 0.0143 0.0144
September 0.0146 0.0142 0.0145
October 0.0143 0.0142 0.0142
November 0.0142 0.0138 0.0140
December 0.0140 0.0139 0.0139