2011 PEN to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 PEN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the PEN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 17.9242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 15.1438.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7804 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4284 to the December average rate of 17.2195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 17.9242 was up 9.67% compared to the 2010 peak of 16.3442, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
PEN 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 15.4621, compared to 16.6885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2264 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 1.8133 AFN (High: 17.4451 / Low: 15.6318). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0792 AFN (High: 15.7196 / Low: 15.6403).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5704 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 17.2195) against the same month in 2010 (average: 14.3179), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9016 (+20.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.5157 | 15.3328 | 15.4284 |
| February | 15.5477 | 15.4307 | 15.5162 |
| March | 15.5722 | 15.2838 | 15.4902 |
| April | 15.4189 | 15.2015 | 15.2786 |
| May | 15.6496 | 15.1438 | 15.4858 |
| June | 15.6445 | 15.4149 | 15.5731 |
| July | 15.7196 | 15.6403 | 15.6908 |
| August | 15.7538 | 15.5973 | 15.6979 |
| September | 17.4451 | 15.6318 | 16.0577 |
| October | 17.8451 | 17.3928 | 17.6750 |
| November | 17.8928 | 16.8543 | 17.7899 |
| December | 17.9242 | 16.8886 | 17.2195 |