2011 ZAR to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 ZAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the ZAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 75.4506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 57.6248.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.8258 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.0008 to the December average rate of 60.8728, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 75.4506 was up 0.12% compared to the 2010 peak of 75.3579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
ZAR to XAF 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 68.8209, compared to 62.6961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.1248 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 7.6096 XAF (High: 65.5892 / Low: 57.9795). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4553 XAF (High: 67.9376 / Low: 66.4822).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.3108 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 72.0008) against the same month in 2010 (average: 64.6912), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3097 (+11.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.4506 | 68.5574 | 72.0008 |
| February | 70.3908 | 67.8526 | 68.6900 |
| March | 71.3604 | 68.7752 | 70.5029 |
| April | 72.1286 | 66.2823 | 67.9475 |
| May | 67.7007 | 65.7713 | 66.6358 |
| June | 67.9376 | 66.4822 | 67.1484 |
| July | 68.7853 | 66.5551 | 67.7519 |
| August | 68.3786 | 62.7991 | 64.5561 |
| September | 65.5892 | 57.9795 | 63.1651 |
| October | 61.3626 | 58.6928 | 60.3216 |
| November | 60.9106 | 57.6248 | 59.5091 |
| December | 62.6052 | 60.0008 | 60.8728 |