YEARLY HIGH
0.1643 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.1393 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1518 LRD

2011 XAF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XAF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.1643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.1393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0250 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1438 to the December average rate of 0.1448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1643 was up 10.07% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1493, 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 822 LRD
2010 Average 707 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 697 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.05 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1600
0.1423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to LRD 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 0.1520, compared to 0.1516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1520
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0166 LRD (High: 0.1642 / Low: 0.1476). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 LRD (High: 0.1479 / Low: 0.1452).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0166
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.1577) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1376), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+14.61%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.1577
2010 Avg (May) 0.1376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1469 0.1393 0.1438
February 0.1479 0.1452 0.1468
March 0.1494 0.1466 0.1479
April 0.1642 0.1476 0.1573
May 0.1643 0.1528 0.1577
June 0.1618 0.1549 0.1586
July 0.1608 0.1542 0.1579
August 0.1602 0.1563 0.1579
September 0.1578 0.1476 0.1511
October 0.1526 0.1479 0.1505
November 0.1514 0.1432 0.1476
December 0.1485 0.1418 0.1448