YEARLY HIGH
0.0388 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0353 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0366 MXN

2021 XAF to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0370 to the December average rate of 0.0360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0388 was down 6.71% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0416, 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 194 MXN
2020 Average 187 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 177 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.61 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0378
0.0358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MXN 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 0.0371, compared to 0.0361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0023 MXN (High: 0.0388 / Low: 0.0365). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MXN (High: 0.0362 / Low: 0.0358).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.0377) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.02%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.0377
2020 Avg (March) 0.0377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0381 0.0362 0.0370
February 0.0388 0.0368 0.0374
March 0.0388 0.0365 0.0377
April 0.0371 0.0364 0.0366
May 0.0372 0.0367 0.0370
June 0.0374 0.0360 0.0368
July 0.0362 0.0358 0.0360
August 0.0365 0.0357 0.0360
September 0.0364 0.0358 0.0359
October 0.0367 0.0357 0.0362
November 0.0378 0.0356 0.0363
December 0.0371 0.0353 0.0360