YEARLY HIGH
0.0381 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0251 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0336 ETB

2011 XAF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XAF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 0.0381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0255 to the December average rate of 0.0346, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0381 was up 45.59% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0262, 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 191 ETB
2010 Average 116 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 125 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.30 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0384
0.0244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ETB 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 0.0312, compared to 0.0360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0118 ETB (High: 0.0381 / Low: 0.0264). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ETB (High: 0.0261 / Low: 0.0257).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 0.0357) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0132 (+58.59%).

2011 Avg (April) 0.0357
2010 Avg (April) 0.0225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0259 0.0251 0.0255
February 0.0261 0.0257 0.0258
March 0.0264 0.0260 0.0262
April 0.0381 0.0264 0.0357
May 0.0381 0.0361 0.0368
June 0.0377 0.0364 0.0371
July 0.0376 0.0361 0.0370
August 0.0377 0.0368 0.0373
September 0.0372 0.0353 0.0359
October 0.0363 0.0350 0.0357
November 0.0359 0.0347 0.0354
December 0.0354 0.0340 0.0346