YEARLY HIGH
118.2070 XAF
YEARLY LOW
102.6662 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
110.6512 XAF

2011 VEF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the VEF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 118.2070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 102.6662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.5408 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.0234 to the December average rate of 115.9565, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 118.2070 was down 47.43% compared to the 2010 peak of 224.8589, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 591,035 XAF
2010 Average 598,140 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 513,331 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,703.89 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

117.0086
105.1859
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 110.5302, compared to 110.7722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 110.5302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 110.7722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 10.2613 XAF (High: 112.9276 / Low: 102.6662). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6183 XAF (High: 115.7444 / Low: 114.1261).

April Spread (Volatile) ±10.2613
February Spread (Stable) ±1.6183

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 7.1420 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1420

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 115.9565) against the same month in 2010 (average: 116.6542), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6977 (-0.60%).

2011 Avg (December) 115.9565
2010 Avg (December) 116.6542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 118.1092 114.4827 116.0234
February 115.7444 114.1261 114.8468
March 114.3706 112.6616 113.4568
April 112.9276 102.6662 106.3149
May 109.0243 102.6662 106.3679
June 108.2957 104.1926 106.1711
July 109.4896 105.2516 106.9435
August 107.8674 105.3800 106.5159
September 112.8511 106.9567 110.7309
October 113.9253 109.7827 111.6308
November 115.4550 111.2904 112.8559
December 118.2070 113.3295 115.9565