YEARLY HIGH
18.2356 LAK
YEARLY LOW
15.7377 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9029 LAK

2011 XAF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XAF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 18.2356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 15.7377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4979 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1639 to the December average rate of 16.0552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 18.2356 was up 2.92% compared to the 2010 peak of 17.7174, 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 91,178 LAK
2010 Average 82,644 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 78,689 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,489.35 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

17.7738
15.8989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to LAK 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 16.9669, compared to 16.8389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 1.6464 LAK (High: 18.2181 / Low: 16.5716). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2320 LAK (High: 16.4562 / Low: 16.2243).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.6464
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2320

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 0.6661 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6661

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 17.5757) against the same month in 2010 (average: 16.2175), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3582 (+8.37%).

2011 Avg (May) 17.5757
2010 Avg (May) 16.2175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.4065 15.8791 16.1639
February 16.4562 16.2243 16.3338
March 16.6682 16.4100 16.5175
April 18.2181 16.5716 17.6176
May 18.2356 17.1124 17.5757
June 17.9541 17.2239 17.5928
July 17.7633 16.9831 17.4401
August 17.7222 17.3133 17.4937
September 17.4592 16.5007 16.8276
October 17.0015 16.4268 16.7025
November 16.7686 16.1348 16.5145
December 16.4139 15.7377 16.0552