YEARLY HIGH
0.6950 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.5836 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6375 GMD

2011 AFN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the AFN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 0.6950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 0.5836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1114 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6444 to the December average rate of 0.6238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.6950 was up 1.60% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6841, 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 3,475 GMD
2010 Average 3,058 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,918 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 556.89 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6679
0.5950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to GMD 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 0.6442, compared to 0.6308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0824 GMD (High: 0.6950 / Low: 0.6126). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 GMD (High: 0.6573 / Low: 0.6365).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0824
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0607 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 0.6618) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6586), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+0.49%).

2011 Avg (September) 0.6618
2010 Avg (September) 0.6586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6571 0.6308 0.6444
February 0.6573 0.6365 0.6523
March 0.6575 0.6214 0.6425
April 0.6528 0.6214 0.6404
May 0.6576 0.6280 0.6442
June 0.6655 0.6151 0.6412
July 0.6645 0.6137 0.6442
August 0.6706 0.6322 0.6471
September 0.6950 0.6126 0.6618
October 0.6233 0.5836 0.6011
November 0.6468 0.5950 0.6067
December 0.6471 0.5952 0.6238