YEARLY HIGH
29.2315 AFN
YEARLY LOW
23.7649 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.2864 AFN

2011 GEL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GEL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 29.2315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 23.7649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4665 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.9533 to the December average rate of 27.9831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 29.2315 was up 1.67% compared to the 2010 peak of 28.7522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 146,157 AFN
2010 Average 126,659 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 118,825 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,332.68 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

29.6374
23.4366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 25.1476, compared to 27.4251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.1476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.4251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 3.2887 AFN (High: 29.1063 / Low: 25.8176). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2833 AFN (High: 29.2315 / Low: 28.9482).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.2887
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2833

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 1.0583 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0583

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 29.1207) against the same month in 2010 (average: 24.1282), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9925 (+20.69%).

2011 Avg (October) 29.1207
2010 Avg (October) 24.1282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.2765 23.7649 23.9533
February 24.7177 23.8689 24.2512
March 25.3295 24.8354 25.1509
April 26.2657 25.2024 25.8528
May 26.2206 25.4218 25.6668
June 26.2051 25.8093 26.0107
July 26.1206 25.5565 25.8302
August 26.1858 25.8330 26.0675
September 29.1063 25.8176 26.5080
October 29.2315 28.9482 29.1207
November 29.2187 27.5514 29.0414
December 29.2146 27.1246 27.9831