YEARLY HIGH
351.3817 XAF
YEARLY LOW
330.4176 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
337.6817 XAF

2011 BAM to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 351.3817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 330.4176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.9641 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 340.2925 to the December average rate of 335.2923, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 351.3817 was down 1.11% compared to the 2010 peak of 355.3424, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,756,909 XAF
2010 Average 1,695,290 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,652,088 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,820.48 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

350.0927
333.3087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 339.9850, compared to 335.3785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 339.9850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.3785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 18.0267 XAF (High: 351.3817 / Low: 333.3550). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0818 XAF (High: 336.9002 / Low: 334.8185).

April Spread (Volatile) ±18.0267
December Spread (Stable) ±2.0818

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.6520 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.6520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 337.0421) against the same month in 2010 (average: 341.3614), the exchange rate shifted by -4.3193 (-1.27%).

2011 Avg (April) 337.0421
2010 Avg (April) 341.3614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 344.7583 334.6381 340.2925
February 346.0176 341.8504 343.9505
March 351.1789 346.0325 348.6941
April 351.3817 333.3550 337.0421
May 336.2861 332.7961 334.7073
June 337.2179 333.7897 335.2235
July 336.8740 333.6863 335.2517
August 337.0441 332.4242 335.0529
September 336.8813 332.7163 334.7646
October 341.3240 330.4176 336.0527
November 337.2263 334.3338 335.8566
December 336.9002 334.8185 335.2923