YEARLY HIGH
87.3836 XAF
YEARLY LOW
74.0375 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
79.9867 XAF

2011 EGP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the EGP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 87.3836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 74.0375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.3461 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.7563 to the December average rate of 82.7331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 87.3836 was down 6.03% compared to the 2010 peak of 92.9890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 436,918 XAF
2010 Average 444,351 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 370,187 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,730.36 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

86.6665
75.7443
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 80.3446, compared to 79.6288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.3446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 79.6288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 7.2327 XAF (High: 81.4384 / Low: 74.2056). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3915 XAF (High: 84.5247 / Low: 83.1332).

April Spread (Volatile) ±7.2327
February Spread (Stable) ±1.3915

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.5608 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5608

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 85.7563) against the same month in 2010 (average: 88.6126), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8563 (-3.22%).

2011 Avg (January) 85.7563
2010 Avg (January) 88.6126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 87.3836 84.0539 85.7563
February 84.5247 83.1332 83.9285
March 83.1994 81.1454 82.2481
April 81.4384 74.2056 76.6873
May 78.7814 74.0375 76.7926
June 78.3710 75.3441 76.6545
July 78.8637 75.9074 77.1281
August 78.1556 75.8431 76.8033
September 81.1340 77.1216 79.7464
October 82.1114 79.0261 80.3522
November 82.5833 80.0687 81.0094
December 84.2076 81.0081 82.7331