YEARLY HIGH
0.1575 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.1448 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1526 KGS

2021 XAF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.1575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.1448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1550 to the December average rate of 0.1461, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1575 was up 0.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1571, 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 787 KGS
2020 Average 672 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 724 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.35 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1575
0.1451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KGS 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 0.1551, compared to 0.1500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0053 KGS (High: 0.1502 / Low: 0.1448). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 KGS (High: 0.1470 / Low: 0.1453).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.1565) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1275), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0291 (+22.79%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.1565
2020 Avg (May) 0.1275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1565 0.1539 0.1550
February 0.1569 0.1531 0.1554
March 0.1559 0.1515 0.1537
April 0.1569 0.1520 0.1546
May 0.1575 0.1552 0.1565
June 0.1574 0.1529 0.1552
July 0.1535 0.1517 0.1527
August 0.1531 0.1507 0.1519
September 0.1535 0.1496 0.1521
October 0.1510 0.1491 0.1499
November 0.1502 0.1448 0.1474
December 0.1470 0.1453 0.1461