YEARLY HIGH
22.8911 AFN
YEARLY LOW
16.2655 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.9652 AFN

2011 PGK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PGK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 22.8911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 16.2655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6255 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.4398 to the December average rate of 21.8322, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 22.8911 was up 25.62% compared to the 2010 peak of 18.2230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 114,455 AFN
2010 Average 83,900 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 81,328 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,127.73 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

23.2690
15.8190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 17.1354, compared to 20.7951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 2.5080 AFN (High: 21.8733 / Low: 19.3653). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2514 AFN (High: 16.6704 / Low: 16.4190).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.5080
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2514

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8159 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 22.6481) against the same month in 2010 (average: 16.5729), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0752 (+36.66%).

2011 Avg (November) 22.6481
2010 Avg (November) 16.5729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.5905 16.2655 16.4398
February 16.6704 16.4190 16.4857
March 16.8250 16.4616 16.6348
April 17.5799 16.6111 17.0967
May 17.8875 17.5666 17.7481
June 18.9938 17.7554 18.4071
July 19.2576 18.7578 18.9194
August 19.4192 18.9239 19.2990
September 21.8733 19.3653 19.9155
October 22.6629 21.8662 22.1562
November 22.8911 21.4001 22.6481
December 22.7638 21.4067 21.8322