YEARLY HIGH
745.5921 CDF
YEARLY LOW
728.2201 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
736.7506 CDF

2021 XCD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XCD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 745.5921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 728.2201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.3721 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 730.2584 to the December average rate of 740.2367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 745.5921 was up 1.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 735.9716, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,727,961 CDF
2020 Average 3,424,000 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,641,100 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86,860.26 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

742.8902
729.1101
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to CDF 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 734.9961, compared to 738.5050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 734.9961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 738.5050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 12.0783 CDF (High: 745.5921 / Low: 733.5138). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5152 CDF (High: 735.2315 / Low: 731.7163).

October Spread (Volatile) ±12.0783
February Spread (Stable) ±3.5152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.7450 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 739.4111) against the same month in 2020 (average: 721.5746), the exchange rate shifted by +17.8365 (+2.47%).

2021 Avg (October) 739.4111
2020 Avg (October) 721.5746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 733.1050 728.9412 730.2584
February 735.2315 731.7163 732.8241
March 738.5617 728.2201 735.4978
April 740.4118 732.5308 736.1878
May 740.7819 735.0783 738.4767
June 739.1168 733.3483 736.7317
July 741.3369 733.2549 737.1270
August 738.9317 734.2515 735.7378
September 740.9669 734.6883 736.7757
October 745.5921 733.5138 739.4111
November 743.9270 739.5568 741.7419
December 743.1532 733.0290 740.2367