2021 XAF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.7214 STD

YEARLY LOW

36.1060 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.3681 STD

2021 XAF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 38.7214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 36.1060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6154 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.9430 to the December average rate of 36.5671, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 38.7214 was down 0.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 38.9243, 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 193,607 STD

2020 Average 187,147 STD

Yearly Trough Low 180,530 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,077.03 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

38.5827

36.3838

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to STD 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 37.7799, compared to 36.9563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8236 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.7799

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.9563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 1.8117 STD (High: 38.6234 / Low: 36.8117). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4730 STD (High: 36.8327 / Low: 36.3597).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.8117

December Spread (Stable) ±0.4730

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7484 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 38.3995) against the same month in 2020 (average: 36.7418), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6577 (+4.51%).

2021 Avg (May) 38.3995

2020 Avg (May) 36.7418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.5254	37.6484	37.9430
February	37.8497	37.3063	37.5756
March	37.6831	36.7429	37.2823
April	38.3630	37.3595	37.8279
May	38.7214	37.9624	38.3995
June	38.6234	36.8117	37.6511
July	37.5242	36.9090	37.1572
August	37.4693	36.8746	37.2054
September	37.5938	36.6072	37.2081
October	37.3227	36.8191	37.0218
November	37.1073	36.1060	36.5780
December	36.8327	36.3597	36.5671