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