2011 KGS to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0758 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.9055 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9603 AFN

2011 KGS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KGS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 1.0758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.9055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1703 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9099 to the December average rate of 0.9967, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0758 was down 2.94% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.1084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,379 AFN

2010 Average 4,925 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 4,528 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 851.40 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0836

0.8914

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.9203, compared to 1.0002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9203

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1233 AFN (High: 1.0743 / Low: 0.9509). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 AFN (High: 0.9099 / Low: 0.9065).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1233

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0445 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 1.0676) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9296), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1380 (+14.84%).

2011 Avg (October) 1.0676

2010 Avg (October) 0.9296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9138	0.9055	0.9099
February	0.9099	0.9065	0.9074
March	0.9111	0.9061	0.9079
April	0.9200	0.9061	0.9148
May	0.9487	0.9198	0.9304
June	0.9579	0.9498	0.9516
July	0.9661	0.9493	0.9555
August	0.9702	0.9533	0.9633
September	1.0743	0.9509	0.9773
October	1.0758	1.0592	1.0676
November	1.0610	0.9870	1.0411
December	1.0380	0.9779	0.9967