YEARLY HIGH
212.8485 STD
YEARLY LOW
198.4718 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
205.4094 STD

2021 XPF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XPF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 212.8485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 198.4718.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3767 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 208.5696 to the December average rate of 201.0063, 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 212.8485 was down 0.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 213.9638, 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 1,064,242 STD
2020 Average 1,028,731 STD
Yearly Trough Low 992,359 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,883.39 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

212.0862
199.9990
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 207.6731, compared to 203.1457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 207.6731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 203.1457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 9.9587 STD (High: 212.3098 / Low: 202.3511). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6000 STD (High: 202.4666 / Low: 199.8666).

June Spread (Volatile) ±9.9587
December Spread (Stable) ±2.6000

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 4.1138 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 211.0789) against the same month in 2020 (average: 201.9668), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1121 (+4.51%).

2021 Avg (May) 211.0789
2020 Avg (May) 201.9668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 211.7712 206.9503 208.5696
February 208.0566 205.0698 206.5500
March 207.1409 201.9726 204.9379
April 210.8786 205.3620 207.9371
May 212.8485 208.6762 211.0789
June 212.3098 202.3511 206.9651
July 206.2672 202.8856 204.2499
August 205.9659 202.6966 204.5154
September 206.6502 201.2270 204.5299
October 205.1599 202.3916 203.5061
November 203.9759 198.4718 201.0663
December 202.4666 199.8666 201.0063