2011 LRD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6808 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.5889 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6143 AFN

2011 LRD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LRD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.6808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.5889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0919 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6004 to the December average rate of 0.6444, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.6808 was down 3.36% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.7045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,404 AFN

2010 Average 3,196 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 2,944 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 459.62 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6810

0.5852

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.5971, compared to 0.6314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5971

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0831 AFN (High: 0.6758 / Low: 0.5927). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 AFN (High: 0.5978 / Low: 0.5932).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0831

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0286 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.6730) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0561 (+9.10%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.6730

2010 Avg (November) 0.6169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6149	0.5933	0.6004
February	0.5978	0.5932	0.5940
March	0.6033	0.5928	0.5969
April	0.6040	0.5933	0.5992
May	0.6041	0.5929	0.5972
June	0.6064	0.5889	0.5952
July	0.5977	0.5892	0.5932
August	0.6008	0.5917	0.5952
September	0.6758	0.5927	0.6131
October	0.6758	0.6664	0.6695
November	0.6808	0.6319	0.6730
December	0.6807	0.6266	0.6444