YEARLY HIGH
0.8600 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.7378 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7965 XAF

2011 RWF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the RWF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.8600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.7378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1222 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8386 to the December average rate of 0.8303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.8600 was down 5.33% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.9085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,300 XAF
2010 Average 4,302 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,689 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 611.11 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.8460
0.7565
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.7962, compared to 0.7968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0743 XAF (High: 0.8136 / Low: 0.7393). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 XAF (High: 0.8243 / Low: 0.8099).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0743
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

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 0.0515 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.8386) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.8460), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0074 (-0.88%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.8386
2010 Avg (January) 0.8460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8600 0.8203 0.8386
February 0.8334 0.8174 0.8262
March 0.8243 0.8099 0.8168
April 0.8136 0.7393 0.7652
May 0.7849 0.7378 0.7662
June 0.7797 0.7490 0.7640
July 0.7869 0.7586 0.7699
August 0.7773 0.7568 0.7676
September 0.8152 0.7688 0.7988
October 0.8223 0.7900 0.8043
November 0.8283 0.7976 0.8099
December 0.8468 0.8127 0.8303