YEARLY HIGH
0.0403 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0219 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0292 SCR

2021 XAF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.0219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0184 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0394 to the December average rate of 0.0232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0403 was up 1.41% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0398, 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 202 SCR
2020 Average 150 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 110 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.89 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0410
0.0216
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SCR 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 0.0341, compared to 0.0243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0118 SCR (High: 0.0373 / Low: 0.0255). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SCR (High: 0.0397 / Low: 0.0386).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0394) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0231), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0163 (+70.26%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0394
2020 Avg (January) 0.0231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0403 0.0390 0.0394
February 0.0397 0.0386 0.0390
March 0.0391 0.0366 0.0384
April 0.0373 0.0255 0.0302
May 0.0308 0.0271 0.0292
June 0.0307 0.0267 0.0286
July 0.0296 0.0244 0.0267
August 0.0274 0.0230 0.0247
September 0.0251 0.0229 0.0236
October 0.0264 0.0226 0.0244
November 0.0257 0.0219 0.0235
December 0.0258 0.0220 0.0232