YEARLY HIGH
38.6686 STD
YEARLY LOW
35.4384 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.1246 STD

2011 XAF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XAF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 38.6686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 35.4384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2303 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.8812 to the December average rate of 37.1964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 38.6686 was down 1.87% compared to the 2010 peak of 39.4062, 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 193,343 STD
2010 Average 182,584 STD
Yearly Trough Low 177,192 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,151.34 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

37.7130
35.8444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to STD 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 36.9619, compared to 37.2873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.9619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.2873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 2.9101 STD (High: 38.6686 / Low: 35.7586). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5400 STD (High: 36.7354 / Low: 36.1955).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.9101
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 37.3917) against the same month in 2010 (average: 36.2737), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1180 (+3.08%).

2011 Avg (April) 37.3917
2010 Avg (April) 36.2737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.4703 36.3363 36.8812
February 36.7354 36.1955 36.5022
March 36.3060 35.6420 36.0001
April 38.6686 35.7586 37.3917
May 38.4570 36.7801 37.5197
June 37.8477 37.0169 37.4763
July 37.5617 36.7692 37.3429
August 38.1940 37.2441 37.5573
September 37.5165 35.4384 36.9505
October 38.6492 36.9145 37.4968
November 37.6503 36.4282 37.1798
December 37.5236 36.3793 37.1964