2021 XCD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

216.6495 XAF

YEARLY LOW

196.7167 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

205.2591 XAF

2021 XCD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XCD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 216.6495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 196.7167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.9328 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 199.4970 to the December average rate of 214.6912, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 216.6495 was down 4.89% compared to the 2020 peak of 227.7936, 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 1,083,247 XAF

2020 Average 1,064,268 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 983,584 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,663.80 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

216.2107

197.9776

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to XAF 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 201.4379, compared to 209.0803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.6424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 201.4379

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 209.0803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 7.6793 XAF (High: 216.6495 / Low: 208.9702). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0842 XAF (High: 206.1946 / Low: 204.1103).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.6793

July Spread (Stable) ±2.0842

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.0940 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0940

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 212.8487) against the same month in 2020 (average: 204.8907), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9580 (+3.88%).

2021 Avg (November) 212.8487

2020 Avg (November) 204.8907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	201.1502	196.7167	199.4970
February	202.8150	199.4397	200.6929
March	207.0415	200.8414	203.9904
April	206.4050	200.0237	202.9254
May	202.1348	198.1612	199.8314
June	204.6783	198.6641	201.6901
July	206.1946	204.1103	205.2194
August	207.8597	204.4089	206.2270
September	209.7005	204.2122	206.2003
October	210.4910	207.7642	209.2951
November	216.6495	208.9702	212.8487
December	215.9411	213.3980	214.6912