2021 XAF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1535 CRC

YEARLY LOW

1.0813 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1203 CRC

2021 XAF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 1.1535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 1.0813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0722 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1355 to the December average rate of 1.0985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.1535 was up 0.79% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1445, 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 5,768 CRC

2020 Average 5,092 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 5,407 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 361.16 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.1462

1.0942

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CRC 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 1.1284, compared to 1.1122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1284

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0526 CRC (High: 1.1339 / Low: 1.0813). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 CRC (High: 1.1241 / Low: 1.1116).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0526

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0189 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 1.1419) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9477), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1942 (+20.49%).

2021 Avg (May) 1.1419

2020 Avg (May) 0.9477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1495	1.1203	1.1355
February	1.1351	1.1185	1.1285
March	1.1296	1.0947	1.1096
April	1.1416	1.0973	1.1191
May	1.1535	1.1262	1.1419
June	1.1516	1.1170	1.1359
July	1.1241	1.1116	1.1175
August	1.1226	1.1037	1.1140
September	1.1308	1.1042	1.1208
October	1.1238	1.1007	1.1099
November	1.1339	1.0813	1.1121
December	1.1133	1.0824	1.0985