YEARLY HIGH
0.0106 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0089 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0097 BRL

2021 XAF to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.0089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0099 to the December average rate of 0.0097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0106 was up 2.85% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0103, 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 53 BRL
2020 Average 45 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 45 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.40 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0103
0.0091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BRL 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 0.0099, compared to 0.0096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 BRL (High: 0.0106 / Low: 0.0099). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BRL (High: 0.0099 / Low: 0.0096).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.0102) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+24.04%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.0102
2020 Avg (March) 0.0082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0102 0.0096 0.0099
February 0.0103 0.0098 0.0100
March 0.0106 0.0099 0.0102
April 0.0104 0.0099 0.0102
May 0.0100 0.0097 0.0098
June 0.0096 0.0089 0.0092
July 0.0095 0.0091 0.0093
August 0.0096 0.0093 0.0094
September 0.0097 0.0093 0.0095
October 0.0101 0.0095 0.0098
November 0.0100 0.0094 0.0097
December 0.0099 0.0096 0.0097