YEARLY HIGH
0.9248 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.8669 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8928 XAF

2021 CRC to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CRC to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 0.9248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.8669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0579 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8807 to the December average rate of 0.9104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9248 was down 15.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0915, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,624 XAF
2020 Average 4,929 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 4,334 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 289.54 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.9138
0.8723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.8863, compared to 0.8992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8863
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0429 XAF (High: 0.9248 / Low: 0.8819). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 XAF (High: 0.8996 / Low: 0.8896).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0429
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.8994) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9096), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0102 (-1.13%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.8994
2020 Avg (November) 0.9096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8926 0.8700 0.8807
February 0.8940 0.8809 0.8862
March 0.9135 0.8853 0.9013
April 0.9114 0.8759 0.8937
May 0.8879 0.8669 0.8758
June 0.8953 0.8683 0.8805
July 0.8996 0.8896 0.8948
August 0.9061 0.8908 0.8977
September 0.9057 0.8843 0.8922
October 0.9085 0.8899 0.9010
November 0.9248 0.8819 0.8994
December 0.9239 0.8982 0.9104