YEARLY HIGH
2.1495 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.3961 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4383 ETB

2021 XPF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XPF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 2.1495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.3961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7533 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4019 to the December average rate of 0.5151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.1495 was up 430.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,747 ETB
2020 Average 1,676 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,981 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,766.75 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5264
0.3906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to ETB 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 0.4166, compared to 0.4600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.6956 ETB (High: 2.1495 / Low: 0.4538). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 ETB (High: 0.4066 / Low: 0.3979).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.6956
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.5151) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1202 (+30.45%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.5151
2020 Avg (December) 0.3948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4066 0.3979 0.4019
February 0.4108 0.3961 0.4037
March 0.4116 0.3966 0.4037
April 0.4271 0.4048 0.4174
May 0.4462 0.4245 0.4340
June 0.4449 0.4305 0.4387
July 0.4423 0.4335 0.4367
August 0.4518 0.4380 0.4451
September 0.4578 0.4490 0.4544
October 0.4631 0.4477 0.4545
November 0.4613 0.4482 0.4541
December 2.1495 0.4538 0.5151