2011 GEL to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |