YEARLY HIGH
0.0739 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0617 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0688 XAF

2011 GNF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GNF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.0739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.0617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0691 to the December average rate of 0.0719, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0739 was down 29.26% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 370 XAF
2010 Average 457 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 308 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.11 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0728
0.0640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0670, compared to 0.0705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0081 XAF (High: 0.0729 / Low: 0.0648). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 XAF (High: 0.0701 / Low: 0.0675).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 0.0721) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0864), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0143 (-16.53%).

2011 Avg (September) 0.0721
2010 Avg (September) 0.0864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0729 0.0648 0.0691
February 0.0682 0.0640 0.0670
March 0.0697 0.0641 0.0683
April 0.0685 0.0626 0.0647
May 0.0695 0.0617 0.0648
June 0.0696 0.0669 0.0682
July 0.0701 0.0675 0.0687
August 0.0697 0.0644 0.0681
September 0.0739 0.0696 0.0721
October 0.0733 0.0689 0.0710
November 0.0730 0.0692 0.0714
December 0.0737 0.0698 0.0719