YEARLY HIGH
0.0043 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0039 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0041 TOP

2021 XAF to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0042 to the December average rate of 0.0039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0043 was down 0.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0043, 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 21 TOP
2020 Average 20 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 19 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.95 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0043
0.0039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to TOP 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 0.0042, compared to 0.0040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0001 TOP (High: 0.0042 / Low: 0.0041). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 TOP (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0039).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
December 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 February and March, 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: 0.0042) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0039), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+8.83%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0042
2020 Avg (January) 0.0039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
February 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
March 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
April 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
May 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
June 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
July 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
August 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
September 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
October 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040
November 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039
December 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039