YEARLY HIGH
188.3419 XAF
YEARLY LOW
163.8586 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
176.4909 XAF

2011 XCD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XCD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 188.3419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 163.8586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.4832 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.1596 to the December average rate of 184.4600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 188.3419 was down 4.28% compared to the 2010 peak of 196.7540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 941,709 XAF
2010 Average 939,791 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 819,293 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,416.24 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

186.7365
167.8135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to XAF 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 176.3686, compared to 176.6131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.3686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 176.6131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 16.0434 XAF (High: 180.0702 / Low: 164.0268). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6169 XAF (High: 184.6260 / Low: 182.0092).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.0434
February Spread (Stable) ±2.6169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.4060 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.4060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 185.1596) against the same month in 2010 (average: 183.9970), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1625 (+0.63%).

2011 Avg (January) 185.1596
2010 Avg (January) 183.9970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 188.3419 182.7180 185.1596
February 184.6260 182.0092 183.2546
March 182.4290 179.6655 181.0363
April 180.0702 164.0268 169.6303
May 173.8612 163.8586 169.7408
June 172.7393 166.1777 169.3904
July 174.6455 168.0958 170.6799
August 172.0244 168.1117 169.9421
September 179.9773 170.5992 176.6525
October 181.7222 175.2990 178.1437
November 183.5340 177.5151 179.8002
December 188.0483 180.3326 184.4600