YEARLY HIGH
305.2678 XOF
YEARLY LOW
262.3682 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
279.9777 XOF

2011 GEL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GEL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 305.2678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 262.3682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.8996 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 273.5269 to the December average rate of 299.9797, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 305.2678 was up 1.44% compared to the 2010 peak of 300.9303, 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 1,526,339 XOF
2010 Average 1,385,207 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,311,841 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 214,497.84 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

302.8520
268.3843
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to XOF 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 273.4706, compared to 286.4847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 273.4706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 286.4847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 20.7044 XOF (High: 285.0131 / Low: 264.3087). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3725 XOF (High: 280.9350 / Low: 274.5625).

January Spread (Volatile) ±20.7044
August Spread (Stable) ±6.3725

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.2703 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 299.9797) against the same month in 2010 (average: 281.9394), the exchange rate shifted by +18.0402 (+6.40%).

2011 Avg (December) 299.9797
2010 Avg (December) 281.9394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 285.0131 264.3087 273.5269
February 275.0148 263.5913 271.2566
March 279.3349 271.0209 274.3817
April 279.9552 269.7137 273.5475
May 277.5875 262.3682 272.5834
June 280.4547 270.7353 275.5278
July 279.3292 271.7440 275.5810
August 280.9350 274.5625 277.5719
September 291.1238 275.9168 285.2674
October 295.7131 281.8060 288.4517
November 298.4655 286.8771 292.0567
December 305.2678 293.4164 299.9797