YEARLY HIGH
0.4028 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.3504 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3744 DJF

2011 XAF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XAF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.4028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.3504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0524 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3565 to the December average rate of 0.3578, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4028 was up 8.40% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3716, 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 2,014 DJF
2010 Average 1,775 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,752 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 262.19 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3930
0.3532
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to DJF 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 0.3749, compared to 0.3740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0361 DJF (High: 0.4026 / Low: 0.3664). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 DJF (High: 0.3626 / Low: 0.3575).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0361
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

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 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.3890) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3462), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0428 (+12.35%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.3890
2010 Avg (May) 0.3462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3611 0.3504 0.3565
February 0.3626 0.3575 0.3602
March 0.3673 0.3618 0.3646
April 0.4026 0.3664 0.3894
May 0.4028 0.3796 0.3890
June 0.3972 0.3821 0.3897
July 0.3927 0.3780 0.3868
August 0.3927 0.3836 0.3884
September 0.3869 0.3667 0.3737
October 0.3765 0.3632 0.3706
November 0.3718 0.3584 0.3667
December 0.3651 0.3519 0.3578