2011 XAF to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |