YEARLY HIGH
6.0261 XAF
YEARLY LOW
5.7370 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9269 XAF

2021 CVE to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CVE to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 6.0261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 5.7370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2891 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9265 to the December average rate of 5.9206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.0261 was up 0.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.0199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,130 XAF
2020 Average 29,569 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 28,685 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,445.42 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.9450
5.9174
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CVE 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 5.9229, compared to 5.9310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.2891 XAF (High: 6.0261 / Low: 5.7370). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0355 XAF (High: 5.9368 / Low: 5.9014).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2891
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 5.9252) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.9239), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+0.02%).

2021 Avg (June) 5.9252
2020 Avg (June) 5.9239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9696 5.8907 5.9265
February 5.9482 5.9003 5.9235
March 5.9455 5.8902 5.9219
April 5.9709 5.8739 5.9197
May 5.9707 5.8403 5.9205
June 6.0261 5.7370 5.9252
July 5.9420 5.8839 5.9210
August 5.9752 5.9067 5.9427
September 5.9611 5.9172 5.9353
October 5.9939 5.8918 5.9303
November 6.0049 5.8957 5.9360
December 5.9368 5.9014 5.9206