YEARLY HIGH
12.9864 PYG
YEARLY LOW
11.3166 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.2219 PYG

2021 XAF to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 12.9864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 11.3166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6698 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8072 to the December average rate of 11.7518, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12.9864 was down 0.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 13.0499, 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 64,932 PYG
2020 Average 58,981 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 56,583 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,348.82 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

12.9220
11.5444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to PYG 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 12.2718, compared to 12.1721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.7394 PYG (High: 12.0560 / Low: 11.3166). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1878 PYG (High: 12.3133 / Low: 12.1255).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7394
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1878

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4881 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 12.8072) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.0164), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7908 (+16.26%).

2021 Avg (January) 12.8072
2020 Avg (January) 11.0164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9864 12.6267 12.8072
February 12.7617 12.1717 12.4229
March 12.1967 11.5200 11.9348
April 12.0560 11.3166 11.6592
May 12.6293 11.9548 12.4219
June 12.6063 12.1978 12.3849
July 12.5427 12.1636 12.3271
August 12.5305 12.3339 12.4285
September 12.5542 12.1490 12.3818
October 12.3133 12.1255 12.2117
November 12.2046 11.6692 11.9316
December 11.9323 11.6470 11.7518