YEARLY HIGH
0.0019 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0017 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0018 USD

2021 XAF to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.0017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0019 to the December average rate of 0.0017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0019 was up 0.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0019, 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 9 USD
2020 Average 9 USD
Yearly Trough Low 9 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.87 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0019
0.0017
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to USD 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 0.0018, compared to 0.0018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0018 / Low: 0.0017). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0018 / Low: 0.0018).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0019) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0017), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+9.57%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0019
2020 Avg (January) 0.0017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0019 0.0018 0.0019
February 0.0019 0.0018 0.0018
March 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
April 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
May 0.0019 0.0018 0.0019
June 0.0019 0.0018 0.0018
July 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
August 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
September 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
October 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
November 0.0018 0.0017 0.0017
December 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017