YEARLY HIGH
135.3450 XOF
YEARLY LOW
117.4508 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
125.8111 XOF

2011 SAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 135.3450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 117.4508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.8942 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.9992 to the December average rate of 132.7796, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 135.3450 was down 7.53% compared to the 2010 peak of 146.3694, 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 676,725 XOF
2010 Average 660,765 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 587,254 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,470.81 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

133.9175
120.2622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 124.8881, compared to 126.7341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 124.8881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 126.7341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 7.5496 XOF (High: 135.0744 / Low: 127.5248). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8307 XOF (High: 123.5814 / Low: 120.7507).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.5496
August Spread (Stable) ±2.8307

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 3.7956 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 132.7796) against the same month in 2010 (average: 132.5273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2523 (+0.19%).

2011 Avg (December) 132.7796
2010 Avg (December) 132.5273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 135.0744 127.5248 130.9992
February 129.7641 126.6995 128.3244
March 126.8175 123.2285 125.1958
April 123.5144 117.9507 121.4002
May 124.3489 117.4508 121.8416
June 123.3036 119.6332 121.5674
July 124.1678 120.6145 122.3846
August 123.5814 120.7507 122.1011
September 129.0373 121.8326 126.4102
October 131.6400 124.2293 127.6188
November 132.1835 126.9491 129.1105
December 135.3450 129.8908 132.7796