YEARLY HIGH
0.5646 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.5267 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5466 HUF

2021 XAF to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.5646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 0.5267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0378 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5477 to the December average rate of 0.5600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5646 was up 0.51% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5617, 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 2,823 HUF
2020 Average 2,677 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 2,634 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.18 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5627
0.5309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to HUF 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 0.5457, compared to 0.5474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0199 HUF (High: 0.5492 / Low: 0.5294). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 HUF (High: 0.5548 / Low: 0.5446).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.5600) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5472), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0128 (+2.34%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.5600
2020 Avg (December) 0.5472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5543 0.5439 0.5477
February 0.5525 0.5420 0.5465
March 0.5625 0.5522 0.5577
April 0.5548 0.5446 0.5499
May 0.5492 0.5294 0.5391
June 0.5426 0.5267 0.5335
July 0.5511 0.5353 0.5446
August 0.5463 0.5307 0.5364
September 0.5494 0.5299 0.5371
October 0.5575 0.5440 0.5500
November 0.5643 0.5465 0.5562
December 0.5646 0.5533 0.5600