YEARLY HIGH
2892.6539 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2775.7230 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2836.9702 CDF

2021 XDR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 2892.6539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 2775.7230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 116.9309 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2845.0397 to the December average rate of 2804.0519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2892.6539 was up 1.65% compared to the 2020 peak of 2845.7256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,463,270 CDF
2020 Average 12,902,259 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 13,878,615 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 584,654.62 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2880.6119
2797.0919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to CDF 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 2851.6614, compared to 2822.2791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 29.3823 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2851.6614
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2822.2791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 62.3423 CDF (High: 2872.4539 / Low: 2810.1116). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.1924 CDF (High: 2856.9598 / Low: 2831.7674).

April Spread (Volatile) ±62.3423
January Spread (Stable) ±25.1924

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 22.2423 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.2423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 2873.6519) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2436.8927), the exchange rate shifted by +436.7592 (+17.92%).

2021 Avg (May) 2873.6519
2020 Avg (May) 2436.8927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2856.9598 2831.7674 2845.0397
February 2868.9244 2835.7026 2851.9600
March 2862.8059 2812.4177 2838.6790
April 2872.4539 2810.1116 2842.1476
May 2892.6539 2856.0899 2873.6519
June 2883.7338 2832.3052 2858.4900
July 2852.8020 2824.0152 2836.2477
August 2847.3531 2814.7223 2825.7830
September 2845.6850 2807.6437 2828.6115
October 2854.4271 2797.6484 2822.8249
November 2835.2096 2798.7696 2816.1555
December 2814.6328 2775.7230 2804.0519