YEARLY HIGH
26.8395 IDR
YEARLY LOW
24.4125 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.8040 IDR

2021 XAF to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 26.8395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 24.4125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4270 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.0794 to the December average rate of 24.6888, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 26.8395 was down 3.66% compared to the 2020 peak of 27.8591, 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 134,198 IDR
2020 Average 126,563 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 122,063 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,135.10 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

26.6995
24.5060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to IDR 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 26.2456, compared to 25.3624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.2456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.3624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.9766 IDR (High: 25.3891 / Low: 24.4125). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4114 IDR (High: 26.3873 / Low: 25.9760).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9766
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4986 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4986

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 26.5063) against the same month in 2020 (average: 24.7354), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7709 (+7.16%).

2021 Avg (May) 26.5063
2020 Avg (May) 24.7354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.3439 25.8780 26.0794
February 26.3831 25.5754 25.9169
March 26.3581 25.9098 26.1090
April 26.7713 26.0524 26.5167
May 26.8395 26.2037 26.5063
June 26.5442 26.0149 26.3451
July 26.3873 25.9760 26.1520
August 26.1631 25.6601 25.8115
September 25.8431 25.2832 25.5900
October 25.3164 24.8382 25.0914
November 25.3891 24.4125 24.8407
December 25.0557 24.4566 24.6888