2011 BAM to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |