YEARLY HIGH
127.3563 XOF
YEARLY LOW
107.9716 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
114.3647 XOF

2011 ARS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ARS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 127.3563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 107.9716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.3847 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.4515 to the December average rate of 116.1652, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 127.3563 was down 9.01% compared to the 2010 peak of 139.9679, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 636,781 XOF
2010 Average 633,560 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 539,858 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,923.37 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

124.7981
108.6381
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 115.7954, compared to 112.9339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.7954
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.9339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 7.5866 XOF (High: 127.3563 / Low: 119.7697). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9682 XOF (High: 121.0085 / Low: 118.0402).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.5866
February Spread (Stable) ±2.9682

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.3734 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3734

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 123.4515) against the same month in 2010 (average: 120.8232), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6283 (+2.18%).

2011 Avg (January) 123.4515
2010 Avg (January) 120.8232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 127.3563 119.7697 123.4515
February 121.0085 118.0402 119.6975
March 118.1530 114.0803 116.3854
April 114.2724 108.3757 112.0120
May 114.0836 107.9716 111.8739
June 113.1544 109.5931 111.3524
July 113.3559 109.7262 111.4628
August 111.9989 108.2958 109.9848
September 115.3410 108.8547 112.8221
October 117.3686 109.9849 113.4660
November 116.2105 112.0164 113.7027
December 118.1515 113.7574 116.1652