YEARLY HIGH
0.3934 GYD
YEARLY LOW
0.3573 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3773 GYD

2021 XAF to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.3934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.3573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0361 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3881 to the December average rate of 0.3606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3934 was up 0.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3923, 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 1,967 GYD
2020 Average 1,820 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,786 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180.53 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3908
0.3579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to GYD 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 0.3843, compared to 0.3703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3843
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0134 GYD (High: 0.3706 / Low: 0.3573). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 GYD (High: 0.3788 / Low: 0.3749).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.3881) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3536), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0345 (+9.76%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.3881
2020 Avg (January) 0.3536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3934 0.3852 0.3881
February 0.3881 0.3815 0.3857
March 0.3855 0.3740 0.3795
April 0.3870 0.3742 0.3815
May 0.3902 0.3830 0.3872
June 0.3895 0.3783 0.3837
July 0.3788 0.3749 0.3770
August 0.3787 0.3723 0.3752
September 0.3790 0.3689 0.3753
October 0.3726 0.3678 0.3698
November 0.3706 0.3573 0.3638
December 0.3627 0.3584 0.3606