YEARLY HIGH
7.8743 XAF
YEARLY LOW
7.2386 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5098 XAF

2021 BTN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BTN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 7.8743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 7.2386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6357 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3745 to the December average rate of 7.7049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.8743 was down 7.37% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.5008, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,372 XAF
2020 Average 38,845 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 36,193 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,178.73 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.7629
7.3392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 7.4313, compared to 7.5883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1571 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.3799 XAF (High: 7.6184 / Low: 7.2386). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0838 XAF (High: 7.4922 / Low: 7.4084).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3799
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0838

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2043 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 7.7276) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7.4577), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2699 (+3.62%).

2021 Avg (November) 7.7276
2020 Avg (November) 7.4577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4515 7.2745 7.3745
February 7.5280 7.4186 7.4629
March 7.6893 7.4012 7.5843
April 7.6184 7.2386 7.3800
May 7.4263 7.3261 7.3764
June 7.4808 7.3484 7.4094
July 7.4922 7.4084 7.4486
August 7.6185 7.4296 7.5151
September 7.6377 7.5239 7.5786
October 7.6324 7.5004 7.5552
November 7.8743 7.5500 7.7276
December 7.7867 7.6111 7.7049