YEARLY HIGH
1.7970 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.5539 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6753 BDT

2011 AFN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the AFN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.7970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 1.5539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2431 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6506 to the December average rate of 1.6891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.7970 was up 8.99% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.6488, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,985 BDT
2010 Average 7,714 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 7,769 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,215.41 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.7497
1.5510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BDT 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 1.6824, compared to 1.6682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.2055 BDT (High: 1.7970 / Low: 1.5915). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 BDT (High: 1.6984 / Low: 1.6905).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2055
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1298 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 1.6891) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.6408), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0484 (+2.95%).

2011 Avg (December) 1.6891
2010 Avg (December) 1.6408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6571 1.6412 1.6506
February 1.6609 1.6479 1.6536
March 1.6933 1.6606 1.6741
April 1.6984 1.6905 1.6950
May 1.7097 1.6941 1.7033
June 1.7287 1.6985 1.7180
July 1.7403 1.7230 1.7332
August 1.7428 1.7096 1.7320
September 1.7515 1.5539 1.6974
October 1.5767 1.5539 1.5675
November 1.6790 1.5779 1.5899
December 1.7970 1.5915 1.6891