YEARLY HIGH
1.5000 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1.2746 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3691 CLP

2021 XAF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.5000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 1.2746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2254 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3421 to the December average rate of 1.4645, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.5000 was up 2.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.4622, 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 7,500 CLP
2020 Average 6,886 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 6,373 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,126.94 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.4817
1.2754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CLP 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 1.3233, compared to 1.4149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0916 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0827 CLP (High: 1.3706 / Low: 1.2879). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0374 CLP (High: 1.3576 / Low: 1.3202).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0827
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0374

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0242 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.4645) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.3554), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1090 (+8.04%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.4645
2020 Avg (December) 1.3554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3679 1.3047 1.3421
February 1.3574 1.3004 1.3319
March 1.3431 1.2881 1.3168
April 1.3158 1.2746 1.2926
May 1.3706 1.2879 1.3188
June 1.3576 1.3202 1.3377
July 1.3840 1.3296 1.3566
August 1.4135 1.3688 1.4014
September 1.4321 1.3891 1.4094
October 1.4594 1.4198 1.4405
November 1.4529 1.3828 1.4170
December 1.5000 1.4420 1.4645