YEARLY HIGH
1.3554 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.1628 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2572 RWF

2011 XAF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XAF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.3554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.1628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1926 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1927 to the December average rate of 1.2047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.3554 was up 11.20% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.2188, 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 6,777 RWF
2010 Average 5,813 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 5,814 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 963.08 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.3207
1.1810
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to RWF 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 1.2583, compared to 1.2562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.1236 RWF (High: 1.3527 / Low: 1.2291). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 RWF (High: 1.2348 / Low: 1.2132).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1236
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0216

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 0.0505 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0505

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 1.3055) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.1259), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1797 (+15.96%).

2011 Avg (May) 1.3055
2010 Avg (May) 1.1259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2190 1.1628 1.1927
February 1.2235 1.2000 1.2104
March 1.2348 1.2132 1.2243
April 1.3527 1.2291 1.3077
May 1.3554 1.2741 1.3055
June 1.3352 1.2825 1.3091
July 1.3182 1.2708 1.2990
August 1.3213 1.2866 1.3028
September 1.3008 1.2266 1.2523
October 1.2658 1.2161 1.2434
November 1.2537 1.2073 1.2348
December 1.2305 1.1809 1.2047