YEARLY HIGH
0.0122 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0109 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0116 CNY

2021 XAF to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0120 to the December average rate of 0.0110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0122 was down 3.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0127, 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 61 CNY
2020 Average 60 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 55 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.43 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0121
0.0109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CNY 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 0.0119, compared to 0.0114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0004 CNY (High: 0.0113 / Low: 0.0109). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CNY (High: 0.0110 / Low: 0.0109).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0120) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+2.46%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0120
2020 Avg (January) 0.0117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0122 0.0119 0.0120
February 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119
March 0.0119 0.0117 0.0118
April 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119
May 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119
June 0.0119 0.0117 0.0118
July 0.0117 0.0116 0.0117
August 0.0117 0.0116 0.0116
September 0.0117 0.0114 0.0116
October 0.0114 0.0113 0.0114
November 0.0113 0.0109 0.0111
December 0.0110 0.0109 0.0110