YEARLY HIGH
0.5618 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.4814 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5177 XOF

2011 CDF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CDF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.5618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.4814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0804 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5419 to the December average rate of 0.5505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.5618 was down 8.40% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6133, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,809 XOF
2010 Average 2,768 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,407 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 402.16 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.5556
0.4945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.5140, compared to 0.5213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0338 XOF (High: 0.5586 / Low: 0.5248). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 XOF (High: 0.5198 / Low: 0.5078).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0338
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.5505) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.5527), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-0.39%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.5505
2010 Avg (December) 0.5527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5586 0.5248 0.5419
February 0.5320 0.5196 0.5258
March 0.5198 0.5078 0.5142
April 0.5102 0.4861 0.4996
May 0.5124 0.4814 0.5003
June 0.5094 0.4953 0.5022
July 0.5122 0.4932 0.5033
August 0.5120 0.4960 0.5025
September 0.5298 0.4994 0.5176
October 0.5396 0.5091 0.5224
November 0.5475 0.5205 0.5318
December 0.5618 0.5383 0.5505