YEARLY HIGH
1.0747 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.9272 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9904 AFN

2010 BTN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BTN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.0747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.9272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1475 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0478 to the December average rate of 0.9543, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,374 AFN
Yearly Average 4,952 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 4,636 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 737.48 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.0578
0.9380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 1.0216, compared to 0.9592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0624 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.1195 AFN (High: 1.0747 / Low: 0.9552). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 AFN (High: 1.0423 / Low: 1.0292).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1195
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0313 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 1.0041.

2010 Avg (May) 1.0041
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0746 1.0325 1.0478
February 1.0595 1.0129 1.0313
March 1.0460 1.0080 1.0269
April 1.0423 1.0292 1.0355
May 1.0747 0.9552 1.0041
June 1.0001 0.9664 0.9839
July 0.9799 0.9272 0.9610
August 0.9722 0.9295 0.9480
September 0.9759 0.9454 0.9596
October 0.9904 0.9645 0.9756
November 0.9797 0.9369 0.9568
December 0.9635 0.9480 0.9543