YEARLY HIGH
0.1094 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0965 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1029 DOP

2021 XAF to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.1094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.0965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1079 to the December average rate of 0.0981, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1094 was up 0.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1089, 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 547 DOP
2020 Average 493 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 483 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.28 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1089
0.0971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to DOP 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 0.1054, compared to 0.1005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0049 DOP (High: 0.1066 / Low: 0.1017). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 DOP (High: 0.1034 / Low: 0.1022).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1079) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0900), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0179 (+19.90%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1079
2020 Avg (January) 0.0900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1094 0.1071 0.1079
February 0.1075 0.1058 0.1068
March 0.1066 0.1017 0.1040
April 0.1052 0.1018 0.1037
May 0.1063 0.1042 0.1054
June 0.1061 0.1030 0.1046
July 0.1034 0.1022 0.1028
August 0.1033 0.1014 0.1024
September 0.1030 0.0995 0.1017
October 0.1005 0.0989 0.0997
November 0.0999 0.0965 0.0983
December 0.0995 0.0974 0.0981