2011 KWD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

176.5044 AFN

YEARLY LOW

152.2776 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

160.1081 AFN

2011 KWD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KWD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 176.5044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 152.2776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.2267 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.1415 to the December average rate of 167.1711, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 176.5044 was up 3.51% compared to the 2010 peak of 170.5212, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 882,522 AFN

2010 Average 787,923 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 761,388 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,133.59 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

177.3936

150.9368

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 154.9939, compared to 165.2223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.2284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.9939

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 165.2223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 19.0124 AFN (High: 174.7390 / Low: 155.7266). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0017 AFN (High: 155.3233 / Low: 154.3216).

September Spread (Volatile) ±19.0124

March Spread (Stable) ±1.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 7.1884 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 175.1889) against the same month in 2010 (average: 153.3531), the exchange rate shifted by +21.8357 (+14.24%).

2011 Avg (October) 175.1889

2010 Avg (October) 153.3531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	153.8126	152.2776	153.1415
February	154.4673	153.2229	153.7227
March	155.3233	154.3216	154.8844
April	156.7151	154.8277	155.5605
May	156.8112	155.4546	156.0829
June	157.6050	156.0299	156.5716
July	157.7689	156.3196	156.9722
August	158.1917	157.0457	157.6303
September	174.7390	155.7266	160.0119
October	176.5044	174.0456	175.1889
November	175.5042	165.2684	174.3595
December	174.6562	163.6309	167.1711