YEARLY HIGH
5.1968 CDF
YEARLY LOW
4.9925 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1277 CDF

2011 DJF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the DJF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 5.1968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4.9925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2043 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1015 to the December average rate of 5.0776, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 5.1968 was down 1.00% compared to the 2010 peak of 5.2492, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,984 CDF
2010 Average 25,193 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 24,962 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,021.43 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

5.1627
5.0698
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to CDF 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 5.1274, compared to 5.1280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.1560 CDF (High: 5.1485 / Low: 4.9925). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0301 CDF (High: 5.1499 / Low: 5.1198).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1560
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0442 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 5.1549) against the same month in 2010 (average: 5.0647), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0902 (+1.78%).

2011 Avg (October) 5.1549
2010 Avg (October) 5.0647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1485 4.9925 5.1015
February 5.1771 5.1046 5.1503
March 5.1765 5.1060 5.1379
April 5.1508 5.1054 5.1278
May 5.1499 5.1198 5.1385
June 5.1609 5.0779 5.1085
July 5.1769 5.1062 5.1323
August 5.1595 5.0776 5.1281
September 5.1759 5.1344 5.1536
October 5.1968 5.1007 5.1549
November 5.1475 5.0649 5.1218
December 5.1187 5.0462 5.0776