YEARLY HIGH
0.0038 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0034 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0036 BBD

2021 XAF to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.0034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0037 to the December average rate of 0.0034, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0038 was up 0.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0037, 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 19 BBD
2020 Average 17 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 17 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.73 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0037
0.0034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BBD 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 0.0037, compared to 0.0035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0035 / Low: 0.0034). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0036 / Low: 0.0036).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0037) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+9.57%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0037
2020 Avg (January) 0.0034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037
February 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037
March 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
April 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
May 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
June 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037
July 0.0036 0.0036 0.0036
August 0.0036 0.0036 0.0036
September 0.0036 0.0035 0.0036
October 0.0036 0.0035 0.0035
November 0.0035 0.0034 0.0035
December 0.0035 0.0034 0.0034