YEARLY HIGH
39.5323 XAF
YEARLY LOW
25.6691 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.6651 XAF

2021 SRD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SRD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 39.5323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 25.6691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8632 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.0918 to the December average rate of 27.3962, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 39.5323 was down 52.11% compared to the 2020 peak of 82.5454, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 197,661 XAF
2020 Average 337,430 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 128,345 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,315.96 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

40.2392
24.7659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 36.8495, compared to 26.4807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.3688 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.8495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.4807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 12.5346 XAF (High: 38.2037 / Low: 25.6691). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3632 XAF (High: 26.5297 / Low: 26.1665).

June Spread (Volatile) ±12.5346
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3632

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 9.3218 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 38.9497) against the same month in 2020 (average: 79.4452), the exchange rate shifted by -40.4955 (-50.97%).

2021 Avg (March) 38.9497
2020 Avg (March) 79.4452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.4074 37.5609 38.0918
February 38.7253 38.0808 38.3201
March 39.5323 38.3484 38.9497
April 39.4108 38.1923 38.7464
May 38.5954 37.8367 38.1556
June 38.2037 25.6691 28.8338
July 26.5943 25.7965 26.2166
August 26.2765 25.7973 26.0554
September 26.4844 25.7987 26.0717
October 26.5297 26.1665 26.3984
November 27.2233 26.2241 26.7462
December 29.8348 26.8637 27.3962