YEARLY HIGH
0.0595 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0488 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0570 XAF

2021 LAK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LAK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.0595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0578 to the December average rate of 0.0524, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0595 was down 13.74% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0690, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 298 XAF
2020 Average 318 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 244 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.57 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0594
0.0517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0580, compared to 0.0561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0046 XAF (High: 0.0534 / Low: 0.0488). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 XAF (High: 0.0586 / Low: 0.0578).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.0588) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0665), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0077 (-11.57%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.0588
2020 Avg (March) 0.0665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0583 0.0572 0.0578
February 0.0587 0.0576 0.0581
March 0.0595 0.0580 0.0588
April 0.0594 0.0574 0.0583
May 0.0580 0.0568 0.0573
June 0.0584 0.0569 0.0576
July 0.0586 0.0578 0.0583
August 0.0586 0.0578 0.0582
September 0.0582 0.0567 0.0576
October 0.0570 0.0550 0.0559
November 0.0551 0.0533 0.0542
December 0.0534 0.0488 0.0524