YEARLY HIGH
1.0911 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.9883 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0482 SOS

2021 XAF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1.0911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.9883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1028 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0777 to the December average rate of 1.0024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0911 was down 0.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0913, 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 5,455 SOS
2020 Average 5,057 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 4,941 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 513.92 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0852
0.9949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SOS 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 1.0681, compared to 1.0283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0437 SOS (High: 1.0320 / Low: 0.9883). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 SOS (High: 1.0367 / Low: 1.0173).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0437
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

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 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.0777) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9823), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0954 (+9.71%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.0777
2020 Avg (January) 0.9823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0911 1.0653 1.0777
February 1.0826 1.0592 1.0714
March 1.0708 1.0378 1.0555
April 1.0781 1.0411 1.0590
May 1.0874 1.0630 1.0769
June 1.0851 1.0462 1.0679
July 1.0593 1.0374 1.0464
August 1.0535 1.0294 1.0394
September 1.0541 1.0254 1.0420
October 1.0367 1.0173 1.0284
November 1.0320 0.9883 1.0109
December 1.0126 0.9922 1.0024