YEARLY HIGH
188.1848 XOF
YEARLY LOW
155.8664 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
171.3174 XOF

2011 PEN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 188.1848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 155.8664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.3184 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.1479 to the December average rate of 184.6031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 188.1848 was up 3.01% compared to the 2010 peak of 182.6774, 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 940,924 XOF
2010 Average 824,697 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 779,332 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161,592.16 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

186.8948
159.3949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 168.3070, compared to 174.3277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.0206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.3070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 174.3277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 13.6364 XOF (High: 169.5028 / Low: 155.8664). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8137 XOF (High: 168.9265 / Low: 165.1128).

May Spread (Volatile) ±13.6364
August Spread (Stable) ±3.8137

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 7.3101 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 184.6031) against the same month in 2010 (average: 165.4131), the exchange rate shifted by +19.1900 (+11.60%).

2011 Avg (December) 184.6031
2010 Avg (December) 165.4131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 180.5450 172.4567 176.1479
February 175.8446 171.1267 173.5554
March 171.7327 164.7086 168.9967
April 165.0270 156.7200 161.6866
May 169.5028 155.8664 164.4937
June 167.4954 161.2859 164.9619
July 169.9531 164.5706 167.4109
August 168.9265 165.1128 167.1558
September 175.7200 167.3359 172.8288
October 178.9817 172.0878 175.0622
November 182.8619 175.6933 178.9051
December 188.1848 180.4042 184.6031