YEARLY HIGH
2.1226 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2.0086 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0636 KRW

2021 XAF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 2.1226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.0086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1141 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0399 to the December average rate of 2.0413, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.1226 was down 1.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.1619, 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 10,613 KRW
2020 Average 10,256 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 10,043 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 570.35 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.1113
2.0334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KRW 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 2.0530, compared to 2.0741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0909 KRW (High: 2.1214 / Low: 2.0305). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0307 KRW (High: 2.0746 / Low: 2.0439).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0909
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0274 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 2.1048) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.1166), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0118 (-0.56%).

2021 Avg (September) 2.1048
2020 Avg (September) 2.1166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0695 2.0086 2.0399
February 2.0751 2.0314 2.0502
March 2.0732 2.0170 2.0503
April 2.0567 2.0247 2.0402
May 2.1060 2.0482 2.0774
June 2.0746 2.0439 2.0601
July 2.0840 2.0438 2.0638
August 2.1019 2.0522 2.0824
September 2.1226 2.0870 2.1048
October 2.1106 2.0655 2.0899
November 2.1214 2.0305 2.0626
December 2.0615 2.0227 2.0413