YEARLY HIGH
253.7181 XAF
YEARLY LOW
220.6030 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
237.6909 XAF

2011 BBD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BBD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 253.7181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 220.6030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.1150 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 249.2583 to the December average rate of 249.0153, 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 253.7181 was down 3.84% compared to the 2010 peak of 263.8464, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,268,590 XAF
2010 Average 1,251,998 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,103,015 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165,575.18 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

251.3781
225.9399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 237.4371, compared to 237.9446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 237.4371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 237.9446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 21.7598 XAF (High: 242.4922 / Low: 220.7324). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4751 XAF (High: 248.5408 / Low: 245.0657).

April Spread (Volatile) ±21.7598
February Spread (Stable) ±3.4751

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 15.3288 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.3288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 249.0153) against the same month in 2010 (average: 250.5948), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5795 (-0.63%).

2011 Avg (December) 249.0153
2010 Avg (December) 250.5948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 253.6189 246.0856 249.2583
February 248.5408 245.0657 246.7122
March 245.5907 241.9210 243.7069
April 242.4922 220.7324 228.3782
May 234.1106 220.6030 228.5074
June 232.5460 223.7353 228.0597
July 235.1097 226.2910 229.7436
August 231.6263 226.2850 228.7979
September 242.3279 229.6707 237.8636
October 244.6346 236.0329 239.8134
November 247.9194 238.9766 242.4342
December 253.7181 243.3552 249.0153