YEARLY HIGH
1.6929 KPW
YEARLY LOW
1.5371 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6234 KPW

2021 XAF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1.6929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 1.5371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1558 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6693 to the December average rate of 1.5512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.6929 was up 0.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.6874, 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 8,464 KPW
2020 Average 7,834 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 7,686 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 778.77 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.6812
1.5393
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KPW 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 1.6534, compared to 1.5933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0565 KPW (High: 1.5936 / Low: 1.5371). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 KPW (High: 1.6316 / Low: 1.6151).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0565
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

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 0.0286 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.6693) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.5235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1459 (+9.57%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.6693
2020 Avg (January) 1.5235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6929 1.6556 1.6693
February 1.6698 1.6420 1.6594
March 1.6581 1.6085 1.6326
April 1.6649 1.6134 1.6412
May 1.6805 1.6475 1.6666
June 1.6763 1.6270 1.6513
July 1.6316 1.6151 1.6228
August 1.6292 1.6021 1.6148
September 1.6307 1.5881 1.6151
October 1.6029 1.5821 1.5912
November 1.5936 1.5371 1.5648
December 1.5606 1.5422 1.5512