YEARLY HIGH
461.7881 CDF
YEARLY LOW
443.6351 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
455.7532 CDF

2011 BBD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BBD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 461.7881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 443.6351.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.1530 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 453.3176 to the December average rate of 452.2907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 461.7881 was down 1.00% compared to the 2010 peak of 466.4440, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,308,940 CDF
2010 Average 2,238,676 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,218,175 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,764.93 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

458.6462
451.7130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to CDF 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 455.6236, compared to 455.8828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2592 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 455.6236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 455.8828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 13.8640 CDF (High: 457.4991 / Low: 443.6351). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6709 CDF (High: 457.6196 / Low: 454.9487).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.8640
May Spread (Stable) ±2.6709

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.9560 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9560

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 458.0684) against the same month in 2010 (average: 450.0538), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0147 (+1.78%).

2011 Avg (October) 458.0684
2010 Avg (October) 450.0538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 457.4991 443.6351 453.3176
February 460.0417 453.5947 457.6599
March 459.9873 453.7207 456.5542
April 457.6989 453.6641 455.6591
May 457.6196 454.9487 456.6076
June 458.6014 451.2257 453.9432
July 460.0217 453.7362 456.0555
August 458.4723 451.1950 455.6837
September 459.9295 456.2449 457.9517
October 461.7881 453.2483 458.0684
November 457.7825 450.0723 455.2467
December 455.7824 448.9484 452.2907