YEARLY HIGH
188.9495 XAF
YEARLY LOW
163.7505 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
171.7496 XAF

2021 ILS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ILS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 188.9495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 163.7505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.1990 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.8467 to the December average rate of 185.1911, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 188.9495 was up 6.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 177.6651, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 944,747 XAF
2020 Average 836,141 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 818,752 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125,994.91 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

187.1444
163.7047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 166.5235, compared to 176.9758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.4523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 166.5235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 176.9758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 8.4428 XAF (High: 188.9495 / Low: 180.5067). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0042 XAF (High: 168.2764 / Low: 166.2722).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.4428
April Spread (Stable) ±2.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.4844 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4844

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 184.2882) against the same month in 2020 (average: 164.8491), the exchange rate shifted by +19.4391 (+11.79%).

2021 Avg (November) 184.2882
2020 Avg (November) 164.8491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 172.3010 164.6385 166.8467
February 167.4934 163.7505 165.6580
March 168.2834 164.5757 166.2176
April 168.2764 166.2722 167.1904
May 168.2701 164.2105 165.7060
June 169.7420 165.3156 167.5223
July 171.2988 168.3248 169.5322
August 173.5128 171.2912 172.8500
September 175.6692 172.1878 173.8471
October 179.7599 174.9548 176.1461
November 188.9495 180.5067 184.2882
December 187.4227 182.9440 185.1911