YEARLY HIGH
7.0350 AFN
YEARLY LOW
6.1226 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3534 AFN

2011 BOB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 7.0350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 6.1226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9123 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1568 to the December average rate of 6.7369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 7.0350 was up 0.55% compared to the 2010 peak of 6.9964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,175 AFN
2010 Average 32,270 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 30,613 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,561.61 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

7.0213
6.0621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 6.1559, compared to 6.5508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3949 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.9073 AFN (High: 7.0350 / Low: 6.1276). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0504 AFN (High: 6.1850 / Low: 6.1346).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9073
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0504

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2044 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 6.3415) against the same month in 2010 (average: 6.2925), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0490 (+0.78%).

2011 Avg (September) 6.3415
2010 Avg (September) 6.2925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1850 6.1346 6.1568
February 6.1860 6.1240 6.1420
March 6.1962 6.1313 6.1517
April 6.1855 6.1288 6.1482
May 6.2454 6.1306 6.1566
June 6.2556 6.1310 6.1803
July 6.2604 6.1315 6.1780
August 6.2624 6.1226 6.1855
September 7.0350 6.1276 6.3415
October 7.0350 6.8860 6.9214
November 7.0337 6.5585 6.9413
December 7.0246 6.5937 6.7369