YEARLY HIGH
38.0644 SOS
YEARLY LOW
32.6112 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.5448 SOS

2011 AFN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the AFN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 38.0644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 32.6112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4532 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.2273 to the December average rate of 34.9534, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 38.0644 was up 2.01% compared to the 2010 peak of 37.3130, 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 190,322 SOS
2010 Average 172,657 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 163,056 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,266.00 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

38.4321
33.1336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SOS 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 37.2488, compared to 35.8409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.2488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.8409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 4.3931 SOS (High: 37.9142 / Low: 33.5211). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1084 SOS (High: 37.2714 / Low: 37.1630).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.3931
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 3.3974 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3974

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 37.9905) against the same month in 2010 (average: 36.3639), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6266 (+4.47%).

2011 Avg (August) 37.9905
2010 Avg (August) 36.3639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.3094 37.1774 37.2273
February 37.3251 37.0692 37.2238
March 37.3430 37.0994 37.2387
April 37.2714 37.1630 37.1968
May 37.2200 37.0622 37.1598
June 37.5743 37.1935 37.4463
July 38.0254 36.8293 37.8204
August 38.0644 37.8675 37.9905
September 37.9142 33.5211 36.9725
October 33.6418 33.4556 33.5752
November 35.6130 33.4555 33.7331
December 35.8418 32.6112 34.9534