2011 ZAR to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 ZAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the ZAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 74.4465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 57.5696.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8769 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.9621 to the December average rate of 60.8622, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 74.4465 was down 0.53% compared to the 2010 peak of 74.8445, 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 XOF 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 67.8880, compared to 62.6176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.2705 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 7.7506 XOF (High: 74.4465 / Low: 66.6959). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4398 XOF (High: 67.9670 / Low: 66.5272).
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 3.9706 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 70.9621) against the same month in 2010 (average: 61.5531), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4090 (+15.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.4465 | 66.6959 | 70.9621 |
| February | 68.4674 | 65.7987 | 66.9915 |
| March | 68.8984 | 66.1005 | 67.9120 |
| April | 68.8756 | 66.3119 | 67.7259 |
| May | 67.5653 | 66.0039 | 66.6204 |
| June | 67.9670 | 66.5272 | 67.1165 |
| July | 68.8328 | 66.6492 | 67.6862 |
| August | 68.4490 | 63.0549 | 64.6017 |
| September | 65.5697 | 57.8937 | 62.9412 |
| October | 61.8383 | 58.4420 | 60.1897 |
| November | 60.9262 | 57.5696 | 59.4244 |
| December | 62.5471 | 60.0048 | 60.8622 |