YEARLY HIGH
253.7819 XOF
YEARLY LOW
220.2305 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
235.9092 XOF

2011 BBD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BBD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 253.7819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 220.2305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.5514 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 245.6260 to the December average rate of 248.9712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 253.7819 was down 7.53% compared to the 2010 peak of 274.4339, 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 1,268,910 XOF
2010 Average 1,238,931 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,101,153 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167,757.15 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

251.1053
225.4968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to XOF 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 234.1717, compared to 237.6468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 234.1717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 237.6468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 14.1458 XOF (High: 253.2564 / Low: 239.1106). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3893 XOF (High: 231.7275 / Low: 226.3382).

January Spread (Volatile) ±14.1458
August Spread (Stable) ±5.3893

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.1208 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 248.9712) against the same month in 2010 (average: 248.4980), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4732 (+0.19%).

2011 Avg (December) 248.9712
2010 Avg (December) 248.4980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 253.2564 239.1106 245.6260
February 243.3158 237.5695 240.6166
March 237.7907 231.0535 234.7517
April 231.5922 221.1562 227.6308
May 233.1607 220.2305 228.4588
June 231.2035 224.3138 227.9464
July 232.8224 226.1585 229.5188
August 231.7275 226.3382 228.9590
September 241.9692 228.4482 237.0360
October 246.8383 232.9393 239.2990
November 247.8495 238.0407 242.0965
December 253.7819 243.5223 248.9712