YEARLY HIGH
2.0431 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.7817 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9546 PKR

2011 AFN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the AFN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 2.0431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 1.7817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2614 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9928 to the December average rate of 1.9281, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.0431 was up 2.04% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.0023, 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 10,216 PKR
2010 Average 9,432 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 8,908 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,307.17 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.0371
1.7795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to PKR 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 1.9848, compared to 1.9243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.2347 PKR (High: 2.0431 / Low: 1.8084). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 PKR (High: 1.9965 / Low: 1.9884).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2347
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1898 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 1.9908) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.9455), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0453 (+2.33%).

2011 Avg (September) 1.9908
2010 Avg (September) 1.9455

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9965 1.9884 1.9928
February 1.9930 1.9750 1.9849
March 1.9931 1.9730 1.9830
April 1.9853 1.9578 1.9691
May 2.0035 1.9608 1.9831
June 2.0026 1.9843 1.9958
July 2.0162 1.9878 2.0022
August 2.0332 2.0056 2.0156
September 2.0431 1.8084 1.9908
October 1.8114 1.7912 1.8010
November 1.9206 1.7817 1.8084
December 1.9738 1.8374 1.9281