YEARLY HIGH
6.7772 AFN
YEARLY LOW
5.7429 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4588 AFN

2011 BWP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BWP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 6.7772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 5.7429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0343 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4785 to the December average rate of 6.1829, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 6.7772 was down 8.15% compared to the 2010 peak of 7.3788, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,886 AFN
2010 Average 33,178 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 28,715 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,171.42 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

6.6877
6.1370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 6.5127, compared to 6.4050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.9519 AFN (High: 6.6948 / Low: 5.7429). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1507 AFN (High: 6.6296 / Low: 6.4790).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9519
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2695 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 6.6085) against the same month in 2010 (average: 6.6232), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0147 (-0.22%).

2011 Avg (October) 6.6085
2010 Avg (October) 6.6232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6692 6.3510 6.4785
February 6.4691 6.2518 6.3417
March 6.5762 6.4096 6.4955
April 6.7664 6.5342 6.6419
May 6.7664 6.3996 6.5512
June 6.6296 6.4790 6.5672
July 6.6501 6.4228 6.5534
August 6.6240 6.2564 6.3864
September 6.6948 5.7429 6.2461
October 6.7772 6.3827 6.6085
November 6.6386 6.1876 6.4524
December 6.5472 5.9671 6.1829