YEARLY HIGH
1.1322 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.9651 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0223 AFN

2011 PHP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PHP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 1.1322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.9651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1671 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9734 to the December average rate of 1.0648, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.1322 was up 5.54% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 283,057 AFN
2010 Average 250,867 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 241,282 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,775.10 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.1288
0.9592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.9890, compared to 1.0556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1315 AFN (High: 1.1153 / Low: 0.9837). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 AFN (High: 1.0053 / Low: 0.9915).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1315
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.0457 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 1.1147) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9988), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1159 (+11.61%).

2011 Avg (October) 1.1147
2010 Avg (October) 0.9988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9872 0.9651 0.9734
February 0.9938 0.9755 0.9860
March 0.9975 0.9799 0.9899
April 1.0053 0.9915 0.9966
May 1.0084 0.9878 0.9964
June 1.0034 0.9840 0.9917
July 1.0208 0.9973 1.0072
August 1.0251 1.0084 1.0132
September 1.1153 0.9837 1.0233
October 1.1322 1.0974 1.1147
November 1.1307 1.0492 1.1106
December 1.1192 1.0327 1.0648