YEARLY HIGH
801.4415 XAF
YEARLY LOW
724.8312 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
761.8686 XAF

2011 GIP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GIP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 801.4415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 724.8312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 76.6103 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 785.6136 to the December average rate of 777.5676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 801.4415 was up 0.27% compared to the 2010 peak of 799.3191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,007,207 XAF
2010 Average 3,867,639 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,624,156 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 383,051.59 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

800.9629
733.7212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 767.0080, compared to 756.7292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.2789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 767.0080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 756.7292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 45.6473 XAF (High: 781.3398 / Low: 735.6925). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.8114 XAF (High: 801.4415 / Low: 790.6301).

April Spread (Volatile) ±45.6473
February Spread (Stable) ±10.8114

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 39.3915 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -39.3915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 795.3594) against the same month in 2010 (average: 768.3765), the exchange rate shifted by +26.9829 (+3.51%).

2011 Avg (February) 795.3594
2010 Avg (February) 768.3765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 797.3812 772.9497 785.6136
February 801.4415 790.6301 795.3594
March 799.0277 775.9017 786.9308
April 781.3398 735.6925 747.5394
May 757.9752 729.5856 747.2803
June 748.5679 726.3618 739.3247
July 751.2060 724.8312 740.9860
August 755.8483 739.7788 748.3794
September 764.2041 744.6313 751.7937
October 761.5516 746.4485 755.6853
November 768.9763 758.0341 765.9630
December 790.3313 764.2331 777.5676