2011 BAM to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.9151 AFN

YEARLY LOW

28.3997 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.4536 AFN

2011 BAM to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 34.9151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 28.3997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5154 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.3743 to the December average rate of 31.2881, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 34.9151 was down 3.62% compared to the 2010 peak of 36.2260, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 174,576 AFN

2010 Average 153,359 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 141,999 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,577.01 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

34.3074

28.9258

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to AFN 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 30.8432, compared to 32.0641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.8432

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.0641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 3.8097 AFN (High: 33.6082 / Low: 29.7985). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7131 AFN (High: 31.8373 / Low: 31.1242).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.8097

August Spread (Stable) ±0.7131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.0670 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 33.8589) against the same month in 2010 (average: 30.7303), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1286 (+10.18%).

2011 Avg (October) 33.8589

2010 Avg (October) 30.7303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.1097	28.3997	29.3743
February	30.3577	29.5890	29.9912
March	31.2100	30.3344	30.7888
April	32.6027	31.1547	31.7542
May	32.6555	30.8198	31.5169
June	32.1949	31.0741	31.6341
July	31.8778	30.7346	31.3945
August	31.8373	31.1242	31.4889
September	33.6082	29.7985	30.9989
October	34.9151	32.6656	33.8589
November	34.0642	31.4709	33.3551
December	33.3634	30.1091	31.2881