YEARLY HIGH
1.1277 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.9876 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0571 CRC

2011 XAF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XAF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.1277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.9876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1401 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0088 to the December average rate of 1.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.1277 was down 5.18% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.1894, 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 5,639 CRC
2010 Average 5,247 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 4,938 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 700.54 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.1119
0.9969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CRC 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 1.0529, compared to 1.0614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.1058 CRC (High: 1.1271 / Low: 1.0214). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 CRC (High: 1.0183 / Low: 1.0024).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1058
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0345 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 1.0866) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.0236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0629 (+6.15%).

2011 Avg (May) 1.0866
2010 Avg (May) 1.0236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0204 0.9984 1.0088
February 1.0183 1.0024 1.0094
March 1.0280 1.0108 1.0208
April 1.1271 1.0214 1.0893
May 1.1277 1.0574 1.0866
June 1.1238 1.0814 1.1023
July 1.1105 1.0648 1.0931
August 1.1138 1.0871 1.0991
September 1.1040 1.0412 1.0646
October 1.0738 1.0451 1.0642
November 1.0682 1.0047 1.0408
December 1.0268 0.9876 1.0065