YEARLY HIGH
3.6756 NGN
YEARLY LOW
3.2521 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5269 NGN

2011 AFN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the AFN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 3.6756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 3.2521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4235 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5467 to the December average rate of 3.4992, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.6756 was up 2.12% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.5994, 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 18,378 NGN
2010 Average 16,726 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 16,261 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,117.64 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3.6616
3.2677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to NGN 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 3.5911, compared to 3.4627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5911
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.4066 NGN (High: 3.6756 / Low: 3.2690). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0413 NGN (High: 3.5807 / Low: 3.5394).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4066
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0413

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2421 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 3.5534) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.4538), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0997 (+2.89%).

2011 Avg (September) 3.5534
2010 Avg (September) 3.4538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5805 3.5323 3.5467
February 3.5807 3.5394 3.5540
March 3.6540 3.5703 3.6040
April 3.6097 3.5627 3.5944
May 3.6655 3.5918 3.6287
June 3.6465 3.5413 3.6189
July 3.5622 3.4933 3.5392
August 3.6241 3.4517 3.5723
September 3.6756 3.2690 3.5534
October 3.3955 3.2604 3.3113
November 3.4958 3.2521 3.3005
December 3.6046 3.3355 3.4992