2011 SAR to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 8.1730 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |