YEARLY HIGH
0.0072 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0068 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0070 PLN

2021 XAF to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.0072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.0068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0069 to the December average rate of 0.0070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0072 was up 1.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0071, 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 36 PLN
2020 Average 34 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 34 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.95 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0071
0.0068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to PLN 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 0.0069, compared to 0.0070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 PLN (High: 0.0071 / Low: 0.0069). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PLN (High: 0.0069 / Low: 0.0068).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.0071) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0069), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+3.45%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.0071
2020 Avg (November) 0.0069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0070 0.0069 0.0069
February 0.0069 0.0068 0.0069
March 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
April 0.0070 0.0069 0.0070
May 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
June 0.0069 0.0068 0.0069
July 0.0070 0.0069 0.0070
August 0.0070 0.0069 0.0070
September 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
October 0.0070 0.0069 0.0070
November 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
December 0.0071 0.0070 0.0070