YEARLY HIGH
3.4623 MMK
YEARLY LOW
2.4353 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9017 MMK

2021 XAF to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 3.4623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 2.4353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0270 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4680 to the December average rate of 3.0687, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.4623 was up 35.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.5643, 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 17,311 MMK
2020 Average 11,962 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 12,176 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,135.09 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.4253
2.3810
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MMK 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 2.7021, compared to 3.1013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3992 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7021
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.3803 MMK (High: 3.3447 / Low: 2.9644). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0326 MMK (High: 2.9844 / Low: 2.9519).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3803
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0326

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.2286 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 3.3382) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.3181), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0202 (+44.01%).

2021 Avg (October) 3.3382
2020 Avg (October) 2.3181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4923 2.4479 2.4680
February 2.6154 2.4353 2.5836
March 2.5984 2.5199 2.5573
April 2.8808 2.5220 2.6249
May 3.0721 2.8514 2.9582
June 3.0662 2.9768 3.0204
July 2.9844 2.9519 2.9669
August 2.9795 2.9291 2.9533
September 3.3447 2.9644 3.1709
October 3.4623 3.1632 3.3382
November 3.2344 3.0439 3.1096
December 3.0869 3.0502 3.0687