YEARLY HIGH
0.6715 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.0017 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6291 MRO

2021 XAF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.6715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6698 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6622 to the December average rate of 0.4367, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6715 was up 0.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6693, 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 3,358 MRO
2020 Average 3,108 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 9 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,348.93 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.6847
0.4142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MRO 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 0.6559, compared to 0.6023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.6157 MRO (High: 0.6174 / Low: 0.0017). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 MRO (High: 0.6472 / Low: 0.6406).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6157
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1840 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1840

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.6622) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6043), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0579 (+9.57%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.6622
2020 Avg (January) 0.6043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6715 0.6567 0.6622
February 0.6623 0.6513 0.6582
March 0.6577 0.6380 0.6476
April 0.6604 0.6400 0.6510
May 0.6666 0.6535 0.6611
June 0.6649 0.6454 0.6550
July 0.6472 0.6406 0.6437
August 0.6462 0.6355 0.6406
September 0.6469 0.6299 0.6407
October 0.6358 0.6276 0.6312
November 0.6321 0.6097 0.6207
December 0.6174 0.0017 0.4367