YEARLY HIGH
127.5386 XAF
YEARLY LOW
108.1542 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
115.2474 XAF

2011 ARS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ARS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 127.5386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 108.1542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.3843 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 125.2754 to the December average rate of 116.1857, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 127.5386 was down 5.17% compared to the 2010 peak of 134.4942, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 637,693 XAF
2010 Average 640,321 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 540,771 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,921.71 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

126.8123
108.3706
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 117.4196, compared to 113.0752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.4196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 113.0752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 11.4790 XAF (High: 119.6470 / Low: 108.1680). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9427 XAF (High: 123.6070 / Low: 121.6643).

April Spread (Volatile) ±11.4790
February Spread (Stable) ±1.9427

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 8.4422 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 125.2754) against the same month in 2010 (average: 126.9757), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7002 (-1.34%).

2011 Avg (January) 125.2754
2010 Avg (January) 126.9757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 127.5386 123.1125 125.2754
February 123.6070 121.6643 122.7299
March 122.0287 119.4621 120.8246
April 119.6470 108.1680 112.3824
May 114.6555 108.1542 111.8974
June 113.8115 109.4215 111.4076
July 114.6679 109.6407 111.5723
August 111.9499 108.1655 109.9074
September 115.5121 109.4372 113.2158
October 116.4042 111.4110 113.7083
November 116.2433 112.6022 113.8616
December 118.0455 113.6793 116.1857