YEARLY HIGH
73.7657 XOF
YEARLY LOW
62.8283 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.7201 XOF

2011 BOB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 73.7657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 62.8283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9374 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.2948 to the December average rate of 72.2230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 73.7657 was down 5.66% compared to the 2010 peak of 78.1922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 368,829 XOF
2010 Average 353,490 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 314,142 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,686.93 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

72.9390
64.3469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 67.0041, compared to 68.4361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.0041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.4361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 5.2182 XOF (High: 71.7314 / Low: 66.5133). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6435 XOF (High: 69.4471 / Low: 67.8036).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.2182
February Spread (Stable) ±1.6435

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 2.0496 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 72.2230) against the same month in 2010 (average: 71.1950), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0280 (+1.44%).

2011 Avg (December) 72.2230
2010 Avg (December) 71.1950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.2195 68.6555 70.2948
February 69.4471 67.8036 68.7006
March 67.8466 65.9303 67.1125
April 66.5096 63.1203 65.0629
May 67.2413 62.8283 65.3876
June 67.2127 64.3876 65.4664
July 67.5678 64.7051 65.9167
August 66.9673 64.8303 65.8651
September 70.2530 65.1770 68.2398
October 71.7314 66.5133 68.5614
November 71.9733 67.9542 69.8106
December 73.7657 70.5841 72.2230