YEARLY HIGH
0.1594 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.1466 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1534 BDT

2021 XAF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.1594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.1466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0128 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1573 to the December average rate of 0.1479, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1594 was up 0.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1590, 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 797 BDT
2020 Average 739 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 733 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.12 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1583
0.1469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BDT 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 0.1557, compared to 0.1511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0053 BDT (High: 0.1519 / Low: 0.1466). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BDT (High: 0.1487 / Low: 0.1471).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1573) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+9.54%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1573
2020 Avg (January) 0.1436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1594 0.1560 0.1573
February 0.1573 0.1546 0.1563
March 0.1563 0.1515 0.1537
April 0.1568 0.1515 0.1545
May 0.1583 0.1552 0.1570
June 0.1580 0.1533 0.1556
July 0.1538 0.1522 0.1529
August 0.1536 0.1515 0.1525
September 0.1542 0.1511 0.1530
October 0.1526 0.1505 0.1514
November 0.1519 0.1466 0.1491
December 0.1487 0.1471 0.1479