2011 MAD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 MAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the MAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 60.9384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 57.3997.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5387 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.6356 to the December average rate of 58.8375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 60.9384 was down 2.11% compared to the 2010 peak of 62.2519, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
MAD 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 59.0510, compared to 58.3836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6674 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 3.3892 XAF (High: 60.9322 / Low: 57.5430). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3880 XAF (High: 58.0939 / Low: 57.7059).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.3216 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2011: 60.5679) against the same month in 2010 (average: 59.9370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6309 (+1.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60.1678 | 58.9373 | 59.6356 |
| February | 60.2535 | 59.7584 | 59.9970 |
| March | 60.9384 | 60.1495 | 60.5679 |
| April | 60.9322 | 57.5430 | 58.2463 |
| May | 58.1924 | 57.3997 | 57.9308 |
| June | 58.0939 | 57.7059 | 57.9285 |
| July | 58.3412 | 57.7962 | 58.0238 |
| August | 58.2141 | 57.7731 | 57.9501 |
| September | 58.6356 | 57.7715 | 58.2581 |
| October | 59.2762 | 57.8754 | 58.6012 |
| November | 58.9068 | 58.3524 | 58.6311 |
| December | 59.0730 | 58.5173 | 58.8375 |