YEARLY HIGH
79.0672 AFN
YEARLY LOW
65.4245 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.9447 AFN

2010 GBP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GBP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 79.0672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 65.4245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6427 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.8136 to the December average rate of 67.1038, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 395,336 AFN
Yearly Average 349,723 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 327,122 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,213.68 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

78.8845
66.0328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 71.3792, compared to 68.5102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.3792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.5102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 7.2073 AFN (High: 72.6317 / Low: 65.4245). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4354 AFN (High: 71.3477 / Low: 69.9123).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.2073
April Spread (Stable) ±1.4354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.1960 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 77.8136.

2010 Avg (January) 77.8136
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.0672 76.8859 77.8136
February 75.7244 73.9361 74.4845
March 72.1368 68.3846 70.2886
April 71.3477 69.9123 70.6622
May 72.6317 65.4245 67.5113
June 68.8393 65.9497 67.5149
July 70.1709 67.2557 68.7854
August 70.5116 67.7689 69.0827
September 69.5125 67.8250 68.6733
October 69.7531 67.6613 68.7199
November 70.0415 66.9061 68.6958
December 68.0382 66.1778 67.1038