YEARLY HIGH
188.1375 XAF
YEARLY LOW
155.6518 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
172.6023 XAF

2011 PEN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 188.1375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 155.6518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.4857 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 178.7590 to the December average rate of 184.6358, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 188.1375 was up 7.12% compared to the 2010 peak of 175.6298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 940,687 XAF
2010 Average 833,394 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 778,259 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162,428.55 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

186.8772
159.9801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 170.6576, compared to 174.5470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8894 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.6576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 174.5470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 16.3744 XAF (High: 172.7940 / Low: 156.4197). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5999 XAF (High: 176.7855 / Low: 174.1856).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.3744
October Spread (Stable) ±2.5999

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 13.2201 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.2201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 184.6358) against the same month in 2010 (average: 166.8089), the exchange rate shifted by +17.8269 (+10.69%).

2011 Avg (December) 184.6358
2010 Avg (December) 166.8089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 180.9174 177.4238 178.7590
February 179.6207 176.1843 177.9518
March 177.3658 172.4788 175.4416
April 172.7940 156.4197 162.2216
May 169.7716 155.6518 164.5272
June 168.4680 160.4670 165.0445
July 171.4629 164.6670 167.5748
August 168.8527 165.4566 167.0376
September 176.4265 168.2314 173.4343
October 176.7855 174.1856 175.4449
November 182.9349 176.3167 179.1545
December 188.1375 180.2804 184.6358