2010 PHP to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 PHP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the PHP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.0728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.9439.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1289 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0459 to the December average rate of 0.9793, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
PHP 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 1.0217, compared to 0.9857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0360 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.1068 AFN (High: 1.0728 / Low: 0.9660). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 AFN (High: 1.0419 / Low: 1.0225).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0238 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 1.0089.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0715 | 1.0259 | 1.0459 |
| February | 1.0614 | 1.0177 | 1.0329 |
| March | 1.0412 | 1.0039 | 1.0220 |
| April | 1.0419 | 1.0225 | 1.0327 |
| May | 1.0728 | 0.9660 | 1.0089 |
| June | 1.0094 | 0.9720 | 0.9878 |
| July | 0.9840 | 0.9439 | 0.9722 |
| August | 1.0028 | 0.9553 | 0.9776 |
| September | 1.0066 | 0.9863 | 0.9983 |
| October | 1.0105 | 0.9847 | 0.9988 |
| November | 1.0182 | 0.9703 | 0.9879 |
| December | 0.9873 | 0.9673 | 0.9793 |