YEARLY HIGH
304.9939 XAF
YEARLY LOW
261.4437 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
282.0246 XAF

2011 GEL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GEL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 304.9939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 261.4437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.5502 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 277.5571 to the December average rate of 300.0328, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 304.9939 was up 4.26% compared to the 2010 peak of 292.5447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,524,970 XAF
2010 Average 1,400,591 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,307,219 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 217,751.00 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

302.7721
269.9012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 277.2062, compared to 286.8430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.6368 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 277.2062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 286.8430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 17.8159 XAF (High: 279.2596 / Low: 261.4437). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1626 XAF (High: 288.4667 / Low: 283.3041).

May Spread (Volatile) ±17.8159
March Spread (Stable) ±5.1626

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 10.4553 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.4553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 300.0328) against the same month in 2010 (average: 284.3177), the exchange rate shifted by +15.7152 (+5.53%).

2011 Avg (December) 300.0328
2010 Avg (December) 284.3177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 285.4220 272.0187 277.5571
February 281.9636 272.2041 278.1270
March 288.4667 283.3041 284.8515
April 284.5686 269.1969 274.3962
May 279.2596 261.4437 272.6404
June 281.6505 270.4068 275.6652
July 280.4702 271.9032 275.8498
August 280.6464 275.0669 277.3763
September 291.5555 277.3933 286.2625
October 293.1615 284.4673 289.0727
November 298.5497 287.6356 292.4641
December 304.9939 293.2151 300.0328