YEARLY HIGH
13.2775 XAF
YEARLY LOW
12.1434 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7361 XAF

2021 UYU to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UYU to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 13.2775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 12.1434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1341 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7439 to the December average rate of 13.0909, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 13.2775 was down 17.11% compared to the 2020 peak of 16.0187, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,388 XAF
2020 Average 68,716 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 60,717 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,670.51 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

13.1729
12.1894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 12.5173, compared to 12.9549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.4989 XAF (High: 13.2775 / Low: 12.7787). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1934 XAF (High: 12.7335 / Low: 12.5401).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4989
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1934

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2365 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 13.0628) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12.9415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1213 (+0.94%).

2021 Avg (November) 13.0628
2020 Avg (November) 12.9415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9178 12.5555 12.7439
February 12.9146 12.5262 12.6996
March 12.6125 12.2897 12.4631
April 12.6191 12.2668 12.4277
May 12.4407 12.1434 12.2714
June 12.7209 12.2558 12.4982
July 12.7335 12.5401 12.6530
August 13.0837 12.6195 12.8682
September 13.2380 12.9589 13.0597
October 13.1866 12.8256 12.9945
November 13.2775 12.7787 13.0628
December 13.1751 12.8996 13.0909