YEARLY HIGH
135.3109 XAF
YEARLY LOW
117.6495 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
126.7613 XAF

2011 SAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 135.3109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 117.6495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.6614 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.9364 to the December average rate of 132.8031, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 135.3109 was down 3.85% compared to the 2010 peak of 140.7226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 676,554 XAF
2010 Average 667,734 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 588,247 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,307.15 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

134.0673
120.4969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 126.6296, compared to 126.8930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2634 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 126.6296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 126.8930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 11.6029 XAF (High: 129.3276 / Low: 117.7247). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8551 XAF (High: 132.5507 / Low: 130.6956).

April Spread (Volatile) ±11.6029
February Spread (Stable) ±1.8551

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 8.1730 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 132.8031) against the same month in 2010 (average: 133.6456), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8425 (-0.63%).

2011 Avg (December) 132.8031
2010 Avg (December) 133.6456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 135.2677 131.2448 132.9364
February 132.5507 130.6956 131.5753
March 130.9774 129.0202 129.9717
April 129.3276 117.7247 121.7987
May 124.8548 117.6495 121.8675
June 124.0196 119.3231 121.6278
July 125.3877 120.6852 122.5045
August 123.5274 120.6789 122.0152
September 129.2286 122.4845 126.8515
October 130.4648 125.8775 127.8932
November 132.2207 127.4457 129.2905
December 135.3109 129.8017 132.8031