YEARLY HIGH
18.3587 XAF
YEARLY LOW
15.7194 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.8770 XAF

2011 GMD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GMD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 18.3587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 15.7194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6393 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9836 to the December average rate of 17.2034, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 18.3587 was down 4.79% compared to the 2010 peak of 19.2827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,794 XAF
2010 Average 90,762 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 78,597 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,196.71 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

18.1479
16.1768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 17.1362, compared to 16.6179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.6179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 2.0374 XAF (High: 17.9834 / Low: 15.9460). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7159 XAF (High: 16.6794 / Low: 15.9635).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.0374
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0480 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 17.9836) against the same month in 2010 (average: 18.3982), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4146 (-2.25%).

2011 Avg (January) 17.9836
2010 Avg (January) 18.3982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.3587 17.4290 17.9836
February 18.0651 17.3432 17.5847
March 18.1998 17.2693 17.6329
April 17.9834 15.9460 16.5850
May 17.0073 15.7814 16.4926
June 17.4256 15.9256 16.5381
July 17.2702 16.1593 16.5870
August 16.9341 15.7194 16.4507
September 16.6794 15.9635 16.3410
October 17.0196 16.0120 16.5200
November 17.2207 16.0666 16.6052
December 17.7399 16.5004 17.2034