YEARLY HIGH
48.6462 AFN
YEARLY LOW
42.0110 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.7394 AFN

2011 CAD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CAD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 48.6462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 42.0110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6352 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.2677 to the December average rate of 45.4105, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 48.6462 was up 3.07% compared to the 2010 peak of 47.1978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 243,231 AFN
2010 Average 219,577 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 210,055 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,176.08 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

47.7985
42.8558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 44.0533, compared to 45.4255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.0533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.4255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 5.3841 AFN (High: 47.3951 / Low: 42.0110). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6337 AFN (High: 43.6281 / Low: 42.9944).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.3841
January Spread (Stable) ±0.6337

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 1.5351 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 47.3866) against the same month in 2010 (average: 42.5293), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8574 (+11.42%).

2011 Avg (October) 47.3866
2010 Avg (October) 42.5293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.6281 42.9944 43.2677
February 44.1423 43.1793 43.5882
March 44.4080 43.5037 44.0502
April 45.4024 44.5205 44.9404
May 45.4024 43.9277 44.4552
June 44.5870 43.5826 44.0183
July 45.6029 44.4371 45.0188
August 45.0267 43.4362 43.7818
September 47.3951 42.0110 44.0094
October 48.6462 45.7499 47.3866
November 47.9216 44.6181 46.9457
December 47.8365 43.9480 45.4105