YEARLY HIGH
66.6063 XAF
YEARLY LOW
58.0729 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.4451 XAF

2011 SBD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SBD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 66.6063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 58.0729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5334 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.9081 to the December average rate of 65.2420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 66.6063 was down 2.63% compared to the 2010 peak of 68.4020, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 333,031 XAF
2010 Average 320,412 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 290,364 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,667.01 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

65.8276
58.8006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 61.8286, compared to 63.0616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.8286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.0616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 4.2226 XAF (High: 62.8778 / Low: 58.6552). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6013 XAF (High: 63.9759 / Low: 63.3746).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.2226
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.9834 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 65.2420) against the same month in 2010 (average: 62.8449), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3972 (+3.81%).

2011 Avg (December) 65.2420
2010 Avg (December) 62.8449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.2206 62.4152 63.9081
February 64.0548 63.2505 63.6899
March 63.9759 63.3746 63.7241
April 62.8778 58.6552 59.7407
May 60.2712 58.0729 59.3862
June 61.9042 59.3369 60.5223
July 63.3662 61.0775 62.1480
August 62.2565 61.1463 61.7324
September 63.5710 61.9664 62.8662
October 63.0519 61.7392 62.2206
November 64.7474 63.4825 64.1604
December 66.6063 63.3801 65.2420