YEARLY HIGH
77.1049 XAF
YEARLY LOW
63.8798 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.4407 XAF

2011 BWP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BWP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 77.1049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 63.8798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2251 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.0699 to the December average rate of 66.2750, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 77.1049 was down 0.08% compared to the 2010 peak of 77.1693, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 385,525 XAF
2010 Average 367,279 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 319,399 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,125.40 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

76.0798
63.9611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 71.8406, compared to 67.0408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7999 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.8406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.0408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 5.6441 XAF (High: 74.7580 / Low: 69.1140). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3339 XAF (High: 70.2630 / Low: 68.9291).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.6441
June Spread (Stable) ±1.3339

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.0565 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 75.0699) against the same month in 2010 (average: 71.7619), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3080 (+4.61%).

2011 Avg (January) 75.0699
2010 Avg (January) 71.7619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 77.1049 72.7193 75.0699
February 73.7650 72.0126 72.7290
March 74.2006 72.6485 73.5663
April 74.7580 69.1140 70.5098
May 70.4345 68.5251 69.5743
June 70.2630 68.9291 69.5946
July 70.8251 69.1659 69.9847
August 70.5430 66.6663 67.9587
September 69.4099 64.2479 67.4599
October 66.4087 64.5457 65.5955
November 65.8758 63.8798 64.9709
December 67.6019 65.1093 66.2750