YEARLY HIGH
802.0117 XAF
YEARLY LOW
726.3451 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
762.0973 XAF

2011 GBP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 802.0117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 726.3451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.6666 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 786.2455 to the December average rate of 777.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 802.0117 was up 0.29% compared to the 2010 peak of 799.6571, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,010,059 XAF
2010 Average 3,868,480 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,631,726 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 378,332.85 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

801.2877
733.7749
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 767.2492, compared to 756.9455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.3037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 767.2492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 756.9455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 43.8383 XAF (High: 780.3651 / Low: 736.5268). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.1602 XAF (High: 802.0117 / Low: 790.8515).

April Spread (Volatile) ±43.8383
February Spread (Stable) ±11.1602

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 39.5773 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -39.5773

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 795.6617) against the same month in 2010 (average: 768.6898), the exchange rate shifted by +26.9718 (+3.51%).

2011 Avg (February) 795.6617
2010 Avg (February) 768.6898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 796.5719 772.5092 786.2455
February 802.0117 790.8515 795.6617
March 800.0533 776.9667 787.3179
April 780.3651 736.5268 747.7406
May 759.1533 727.3004 747.1284
June 749.8956 727.6412 739.4010
July 754.2667 726.3451 742.0206
August 756.9523 738.6475 748.5428
September 762.7739 741.8627 751.4532
October 763.2679 750.0342 756.3573
November 773.9850 758.1491 766.2830
December 788.0848 762.4392 777.0160