YEARLY HIGH
0.0174 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0133 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0153 ZAR

2011 XAF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XAF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.0174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0139 to the December average rate of 0.0164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0174 was up 9.82% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0158, 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 87 ZAR
2010 Average 73 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 66 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.50 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0171
0.0136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ZAR 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 0.0145, compared to 0.0160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0020 ZAR (High: 0.0172 / Low: 0.0152). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ZAR (High: 0.0150 / Low: 0.0147).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.0168) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0141), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+18.85%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.0168
2010 Avg (November) 0.0141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0146 0.0133 0.0139
February 0.0147 0.0142 0.0146
March 0.0145 0.0140 0.0142
April 0.0151 0.0139 0.0147
May 0.0152 0.0148 0.0150
June 0.0150 0.0147 0.0149
July 0.0150 0.0145 0.0148
August 0.0159 0.0146 0.0155
September 0.0172 0.0152 0.0159
October 0.0170 0.0163 0.0166
November 0.0174 0.0164 0.0168
December 0.0167 0.0160 0.0164