YEARLY HIGH
899.6324 CDF
YEARLY LOW
858.2503 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
878.8577 CDF

2021 TOP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the TOP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 899.6324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 858.2503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.3821 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 865.1871 to the December average rate of 875.5961, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 899.6324 was up 2.74% compared to the 2020 peak of 875.6328, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,498,162 CDF
2020 Average 4,022,510 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,291,252 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 206,910.31 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

893.6889
860.0537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to CDF 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 875.1774, compared to 882.5381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.3608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 875.1774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 882.5381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 24.1715 CDF (High: 899.6324 / Low: 875.4609). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.4909 CDF (High: 889.6268 / Low: 878.1358).

October Spread (Volatile) ±24.1715
July Spread (Stable) ±11.4909

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 12.2593 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.2593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 886.9445) against the same month in 2020 (average: 842.7584), the exchange rate shifted by +44.1861 (+5.24%).

2021 Avg (October) 886.9445
2020 Avg (October) 842.7584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 872.0904 859.7854 865.1871
February 874.5495 858.2503 862.8566
March 880.4972 862.9864 871.7201
April 885.1241 864.3987 874.0691
May 894.3753 878.2812 886.3452
June 898.5223 883.4903 890.8860
July 889.6268 878.1358 882.3846
August 884.7544 868.9768 878.3557
September 888.5712 875.6176 884.0926
October 899.6324 875.4609 886.9445
November 895.6956 875.8835 887.8554
December 880.3490 863.3851 875.5961