2021 XAF to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1381 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.1270 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1332 BTN

2021 XAF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.1381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.1270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0112 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1356 to the December average rate of 0.1298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1381 was up 0.09% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1380, 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 691 BTN

2020 Average 645 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 635 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.77 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1362

0.1288

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BTN 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 0.1346, compared to 0.1318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1346

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0069 BTN (High: 0.1381 / Low: 0.1313). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BTN (High: 0.1350 / Low: 0.1335).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.1355) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1261), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+7.45%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.1355

2020 Avg (April) 0.1261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1375	0.1342	0.1356
February	0.1348	0.1328	0.1340
March	0.1351	0.1301	0.1319
April	0.1381	0.1313	0.1355
May	0.1365	0.1347	0.1356
June	0.1361	0.1337	0.1350
July	0.1350	0.1335	0.1343
August	0.1346	0.1313	0.1331
September	0.1329	0.1309	0.1320
October	0.1333	0.1310	0.1324
November	0.1325	0.1270	0.1294
December	0.1314	0.1284	0.1298