YEARLY HIGH
441.7534 STD
YEARLY LOW
361.5411 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
399.1803 STD

2011 AFN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the AFN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 441.7534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 361.5411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.2123 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 427.3735 to the December average rate of 399.1691, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 441.7534 was down 2.02% compared to the 2010 peak of 450.8517, 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 2,208,767 STD
2010 Average 2,026,448 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,807,706 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 401,061.56 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

432.8858
366.7384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to STD 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 407.7088, compared to 390.6517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.0571 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 407.7088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 390.6517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 46.8480 STD (High: 418.6771 / Low: 371.8291). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.2085 STD (High: 403.2701 / Low: 393.0616).

September Spread (Volatile) ±46.8480
July Spread (Stable) ±10.2085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 27.3038 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.3038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 427.3735) against the same month in 2010 (average: 340.2225), the exchange rate shifted by +87.1510 (+25.62%).

2011 Avg (January) 427.3735
2010 Avg (January) 340.2225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 441.7534 415.7455 427.3735
February 423.9106 412.3308 418.6366
March 414.5496 401.3694 407.7390
April 412.1777 383.9273 396.8332
May 405.6967 383.9273 398.5124
June 401.8092 389.8856 397.1580
July 403.2701 393.0616 398.8004
August 404.9381 394.1207 399.6428
September 418.6771 371.8291 399.5545
October 382.8099 361.5411 372.2506
November 397.1302 362.6523 374.4929
December 411.9550 375.6004 399.1691