YEARLY HIGH
300.3607 XOF
YEARLY LOW
256.6022 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
282.3768 XOF

2011 BRL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BRL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 300.3607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 256.6022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.7585 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 293.1779 to the December average rate of 271.2585, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 300.3607 was down 0.60% compared to the 2010 peak of 302.1686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,509,017 XOF
2010 Average 7,042,770 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 6,415,054 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,093,963.32 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

295.9247
268.0817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 287.1366, compared to 277.6171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.5195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 287.1366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 277.6171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 28.7013 XOF (High: 285.3035 / Low: 256.6022). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3483 XOF (High: 274.0778 / Low: 269.7296).

September Spread (Volatile) ±28.7013
December Spread (Stable) ±4.3483

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 13.4294 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.4294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 293.1779) against the same month in 2010 (average: 258.1155), the exchange rate shifted by +35.0623 (+13.58%).

2011 Avg (January) 293.1779
2010 Avg (January) 258.1155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 300.3607 284.9982 293.1779
February 291.7562 285.3677 288.6587
March 286.5364 278.9104 283.0690
April 291.4922 280.8819 287.4794
May 289.4591 274.6686 283.3828
June 290.1260 283.4123 287.0519
July 296.3470 290.0682 293.6044
August 294.6607 282.2121 286.5403
September 285.3035 256.6022 273.1109
October 278.5352 257.2980 270.4020
November 275.5904 261.6730 270.7864
December 274.0778 269.7296 271.2585