2011 BOB to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 BOB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the BOB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 73.7472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 62.9346.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8125 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.3355 to the December average rate of 72.2358, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 73.7472 was down 2.10% compared to the 2010 peak of 75.3289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
BOB 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 67.9382, compared to 68.5217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5835 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 6.6405 XAF (High: 69.6399 / Low: 62.9994). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0731 XAF (High: 70.1137 / Low: 69.0406).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 4.3942 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 72.2358) against the same month in 2010 (average: 71.7958), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4400 (+0.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72.3229 | 70.6582 | 71.3355 |
| February | 71.1138 | 69.8985 | 70.4409 |
| March | 70.1137 | 69.0406 | 69.6730 |
| April | 69.6399 | 62.9994 | 65.2788 |
| May | 67.2592 | 62.9346 | 65.4016 |
| June | 67.6030 | 64.0801 | 65.4996 |
| July | 68.3498 | 64.6883 | 65.9815 |
| August | 67.0565 | 64.5806 | 65.8189 |
| September | 70.3575 | 65.5258 | 68.4786 |
| October | 70.7520 | 67.3159 | 68.7083 |
| November | 72.0020 | 68.3099 | 69.9072 |
| December | 73.7472 | 70.5509 | 72.2358 |