YEARLY HIGH
4.4350 MGA
YEARLY LOW
4.0613 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2530 MGA

2011 XAF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XAF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 4.4350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 4.0613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3737 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1963 to the December average rate of 4.2971, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.4350 was down 0.56% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.4601, 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 22,175 MGA
2010 Average 20,917 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 20,306 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,868.49 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4.3883
4.0679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MGA 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 4.2110, compared to 4.2950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0840 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.3273 MGA (High: 4.4350 / Low: 4.1076). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0768 MGA (High: 4.1440 / Low: 4.0673).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3273
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0768

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 4.3616) against the same month in 2010 (average: 4.0858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2758 (+6.75%).

2011 Avg (October) 4.3616
2010 Avg (October) 4.0858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3004 4.1446 4.1963
February 4.1615 4.0613 4.0946
March 4.1440 4.0673 4.1128
April 4.4058 4.1169 4.3146
May 4.4200 4.2074 4.2925
June 4.3130 4.1848 4.2551
July 4.3622 4.1589 4.2604
August 4.3393 4.2431 4.2818
September 4.2998 4.1671 4.2190
October 4.4350 4.1076 4.3616
November 4.4256 4.2556 4.3498
December 4.4090 4.2215 4.2971