YEARLY HIGH
2.0739 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.7799 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9201 CDF

2011 XAF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XAF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 2.0739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.7799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2941 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8188 to the December average rate of 1.8167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.0739 was up 10.87% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.8706, 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 10,370 CDF
2010 Average 8,945 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 8,899 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,470.39 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.0170
1.7985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CDF 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 1.9222, compared to 1.9180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.1893 CDF (High: 2.0611 / Low: 1.8718). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0268 CDF (High: 1.8896 / Low: 1.8628).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1893
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0268

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0659 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 1.9988) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.7537), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2451 (+13.98%).

2011 Avg (May) 1.9988
2010 Avg (May) 1.7537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8538 1.7799 1.8188
February 1.8676 1.8359 1.8551
March 1.8896 1.8628 1.8734
April 2.0611 1.8718 1.9966
May 2.0739 1.9469 1.9988
June 2.0325 1.9519 1.9907
July 2.0273 1.9301 1.9853
August 2.0239 1.9539 1.9918
September 1.9979 1.8848 1.9259
October 1.9408 1.8691 1.9103
November 1.9112 1.8260 1.8781
December 1.8591 1.7816 1.8167