YEARLY HIGH
0.0884 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0770 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0819 XAF

2021 PYG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PYG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.0884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0781 to the December average rate of 0.0851, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0884 was down 5.70% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 442 XAF
2020 Average 426 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 385 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.81 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0866
0.0773
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0816, compared to 0.0822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0054 XAF (High: 0.0884 / Low: 0.0829). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 XAF (High: 0.0825 / Low: 0.0812).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0858) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0928), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0070 (-7.52%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0858
2020 Avg (April) 0.0928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0792 0.0770 0.0781
February 0.0822 0.0784 0.0805
March 0.0868 0.0820 0.0838
April 0.0884 0.0829 0.0858
May 0.0836 0.0792 0.0805
June 0.0820 0.0793 0.0808
July 0.0822 0.0797 0.0811
August 0.0811 0.0798 0.0805
September 0.0823 0.0797 0.0808
October 0.0825 0.0812 0.0819
November 0.0857 0.0819 0.0838
December 0.0859 0.0838 0.0851