2011 XAF to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7783 BIF

YEARLY LOW

2.2373 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5487 BIF

2011 XAF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XAF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 2.7783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 2.2373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5410 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2768 to the December average rate of 2.5873, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.7783 was up 16.24% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.3901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,891 BIF

2010 Average 11,352 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 11,186 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,704.97 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.7297

2.2356

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BIF 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 2.4914, compared to 2.6060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4914

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.4373 BIF (High: 2.7766 / Low: 2.3393). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0308 BIF (High: 2.3195 / Low: 2.2887).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4373

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0308

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 2.6814) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.2181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4633 (+20.89%).

2011 Avg (May) 2.6814

2010 Avg (May) 2.2181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3116	2.2373	2.2768
February	2.3195	2.2887	2.3049
March	2.3509	2.3189	2.3320
April	2.7766	2.3393	2.6647
May	2.7783	2.6053	2.6814
June	2.7425	2.6392	2.6886
July	2.7157	2.6088	2.6704
August	2.7183	2.6599	2.6833
September	2.6778	2.5349	2.5829
October	2.6092	2.5190	2.5642
November	2.6334	2.4889	2.5480
December	2.6847	2.5268	2.5873