YEARLY HIGH
513.0328 XAF
YEARLY LOW
457.9221 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
480.6545 XAF

2011 CAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 513.0328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 457.9221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.1107 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 501.3438 to the December average rate of 486.8160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 513.0328 was up 0.92% compared to the 2010 peak of 508.3549, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,565,164 XAF
2010 Average 2,430,970 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,289,611 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 275,553.27 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

504.8905
462.3309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 485.9820, compared to 475.3271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.6549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 485.9820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 475.3271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 36.5024 XAF (High: 502.4558 / Low: 465.9535). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3217 XAF (High: 503.1076 / Low: 494.7859).

April Spread (Volatile) ±36.5024
February Spread (Stable) ±8.3217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 21.8359 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.8359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 501.3438) against the same month in 2010 (average: 462.5104), the exchange rate shifted by +38.8334 (+8.40%).

2011 Avg (January) 501.3438
2010 Avg (January) 462.5104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 513.0328 492.2885 501.3438
February 503.1076 494.7859 499.8958
March 504.5280 492.7164 498.9087
April 502.4558 465.9535 477.0729
May 480.1974 457.9221 472.1841
June 472.0267 458.1124 466.4866
July 488.9212 471.0460 480.7806
August 481.2277 459.3345 465.8775
September 487.6101 462.6354 475.4364
October 477.1362 461.5098 470.3220
November 479.2277 467.0243 472.7299
December 496.8281 478.8892 486.8160