YEARLY HIGH
39.8591 XAF
YEARLY LOW
26.2132 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.4429 XAF

2011 ETB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ETB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 39.8591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 26.2132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6459 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.1711 to the December average rate of 28.8719, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 39.8591 was down 15.47% compared to the 2010 peak of 47.1545, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 199,295 XAF
2010 Average 216,418 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 131,066 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,229.31 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

40.4046
25.6027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 33.0827, compared to 27.8032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.2795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.0827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.8032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 11.6752 XAF (High: 37.8885 / Low: 26.2132). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5939 XAF (High: 38.9691 / Low: 38.3752).

April Spread (Volatile) ±11.6752
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5939

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 9.7374 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 39.1711) against the same month in 2010 (average: 44.8459), the exchange rate shifted by -5.6747 (-12.65%).

2011 Avg (January) 39.1711
2010 Avg (January) 44.8459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.8591 38.6239 39.1711
February 38.9691 38.3752 38.6854
March 38.4364 37.8186 38.1246
April 37.8885 26.2132 28.3872
May 27.6918 26.2179 27.1459
June 27.4982 26.5284 26.9819
July 27.7110 26.5783 27.0460
August 27.2104 26.5144 26.8362
September 28.3341 26.9060 27.8256
October 28.5923 27.5486 28.0142
November 28.8164 27.8922 28.2251
December 29.3806 28.2624 28.8719