YEARLY HIGH
0.2030 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1381 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1501 AFN

2021 XAF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.2030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.1381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0649 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1434 to the December average rate of 0.1757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2030 was up 40.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1449, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,015 AFN
2020 Average 669 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 690 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 324.61 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1792
0.1370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to AFN 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 0.1428, compared to 0.1575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1428
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0374 AFN (High: 0.2030 / Low: 0.1656). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 AFN (High: 0.1453 / Low: 0.1421).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0374
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1757) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1430), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0326 (+22.81%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1757
2020 Avg (December) 0.1430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1453 0.1421 0.1434
February 0.1452 0.1413 0.1426
March 0.1428 0.1381 0.1405
April 0.1441 0.1385 0.1417
May 0.1470 0.1422 0.1441
June 0.1461 0.1420 0.1444
July 0.1482 0.1426 0.1442
August 0.1549 0.1428 0.1492
September 0.1604 0.1525 0.1556
October 0.1616 0.1579 0.1593
November 0.1662 0.1585 0.1612
December 0.2030 0.1656 0.1757