2011 USD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 USD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the USD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 507.4361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 441.2060.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.2301 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 498.5166 to the December average rate of 498.0305, 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 507.4361 was down 3.84% compared to the 2010 peak of 527.6929, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
USD 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 474.8742, compared to 475.8893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0151 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 43.5196 XAF (High: 484.9845 / Low: 441.4648). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9502 XAF (High: 497.0816 / Low: 490.1315).
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 30.6575 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 498.0305) against the same month in 2010 (average: 501.1896), the exchange rate shifted by -3.1590 (-0.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 507.2378 | 492.1711 | 498.5166 |
| February | 497.0816 | 490.1315 | 493.4243 |
| March | 491.1815 | 483.8420 | 487.4139 |
| April | 484.9845 | 441.4648 | 456.7564 |
| May | 468.2212 | 441.2060 | 457.0148 |
| June | 465.0920 | 447.4706 | 456.1194 |
| July | 470.2194 | 452.5821 | 459.4872 |
| August | 463.2526 | 452.5700 | 457.5958 |
| September | 484.6558 | 459.3414 | 475.7272 |
| October | 489.2692 | 472.0657 | 479.6267 |
| November | 495.8388 | 477.9532 | 484.8683 |
| December | 507.4361 | 486.7104 | 498.0305 |