2011 AFN to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 AFN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the AFN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 28.8674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 25.3749.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4925 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.3782 to the December average rate of 27.7664, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 28.8674 was up 8.80% compared to the 2010 peak of 26.5317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
AFN to BIF 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 27.4079, compared to 27.3139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0940 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 3.4152 BIF (High: 28.8674 / Low: 25.4521). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1431 BIF (High: 25.5180 / Low: 25.3749).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.4813 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 27.7664) against the same month in 2010 (average: 26.3667), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3997 (+5.31%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.4932 | 26.2034 | 26.3782 |
| February | 26.4827 | 26.3165 | 26.4344 |
| March | 26.5735 | 26.2380 | 26.4116 |
| April | 28.6271 | 26.3845 | 28.2560 |
| May | 28.5887 | 28.3462 | 28.4766 |
| June | 28.6418 | 28.1343 | 28.4905 |
| July | 28.6529 | 28.3999 | 28.5160 |
| August | 28.8080 | 28.3631 | 28.5518 |
| September | 28.7197 | 25.4192 | 27.9335 |
| October | 25.5180 | 25.3749 | 25.4522 |
| November | 27.8536 | 25.4152 | 25.6635 |
| December | 28.8674 | 25.4521 | 27.7664 |