2011 BIF to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4470 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.3599 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3939 XAF

2011 BIF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BIF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.4470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.3599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0870 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4393 to the December average rate of 0.3866, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4470 was down 3.55% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4634, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,235 XAF

2010 Average 2,203 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,800 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 435.17 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4460

0.3653

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.4039, compared to 0.3839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4039

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0673 XAF (High: 0.4275 / Low: 0.3602). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 XAF (High: 0.4369 / Low: 0.4311).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0673

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0526 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.4393) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0157 (+3.71%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.4393

2010 Avg (January) 0.4235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4470	0.4326	0.4393
February	0.4369	0.4311	0.4339
March	0.4312	0.4254	0.4288
April	0.4275	0.3602	0.3763
May	0.3838	0.3599	0.3730
June	0.3789	0.3646	0.3720
July	0.3833	0.3682	0.3745
August	0.3760	0.3679	0.3727
September	0.3945	0.3734	0.3873
October	0.3970	0.3833	0.3900
November	0.4018	0.3797	0.3925
December	0.3958	0.3725	0.3866