2011 GBP to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 GBP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the GBP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 77.8352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 66.5847.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2505 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.8627 to the December average rate of 72.4744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 77.8352 was down 1.56% compared to the 2010 peak of 79.0672, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 69.5525, compared to 72.3649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8124 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 8.9654 AFN (High: 75.5501 / Low: 66.5847). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0825 AFN (High: 69.8904 / Low: 68.8080).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 3.6249 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 76.2030) against the same month in 2010 (average: 68.7199), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4831 (+10.89%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68.8317 | 66.6360 | 67.8627 |
| February | 69.8904 | 68.8080 | 69.3775 |
| March | 70.4357 | 68.7656 | 69.5155 |
| April | 71.7609 | 69.1250 | 70.4451 |
| May | 71.7523 | 69.3379 | 70.3399 |
| June | 71.0011 | 68.7293 | 69.7742 |
| July | 70.5404 | 68.3903 | 69.4813 |
| August | 71.1053 | 69.5561 | 70.3472 |
| September | 75.5501 | 66.5847 | 69.5842 |
| October | 77.8352 | 74.3351 | 76.2030 |
| November | 77.5111 | 72.2758 | 76.0993 |
| December | 75.8458 | 70.2934 | 72.4744 |