2011 WST to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 WST to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the WST to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 218.8120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 187.4648.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.3472 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 212.0138 to the December average rate of 207.7444, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 218.8120 was up 1.00% compared to the 2010 peak of 216.6391, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
WST 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 203.4980, compared to 205.9128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4148 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 20.5003 XAF (High: 207.9651 / Low: 187.4648). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9747 XAF (High: 212.6903 / Low: 205.7156).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.6023 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 212.0138) against the same month in 2010 (average: 188.4199), the exchange rate shifted by +23.5939 (+12.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 218.8120 | 204.2723 | 212.0138 |
| February | 212.6903 | 205.7156 | 209.3202 |
| March | 210.3545 | 203.1687 | 207.2989 |
| April | 207.9651 | 187.4648 | 195.6966 |
| May | 204.2250 | 189.3466 | 198.1086 |
| June | 202.9263 | 192.9929 | 198.5502 |
| July | 209.7107 | 197.8254 | 203.8551 |
| August | 214.9001 | 199.1722 | 204.1515 |
| September | 211.5610 | 202.3086 | 207.9897 |
| October | 211.3708 | 201.1681 | 205.3863 |
| November | 210.5478 | 202.0640 | 206.3500 |
| December | 212.7695 | 202.3265 | 207.7444 |