YEARLY HIGH
6.4110 AFN
YEARLY LOW
5.3381 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7917 AFN

2010 SBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the SBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 6.4110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 5.3381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0729 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1194 to the December average rate of 5.3942, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,055 AFN
Yearly Average 28,959 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 26,691 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,364.31 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

6.2511
5.3163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 5.9482, compared to 5.6353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was February, with a trading range of 0.5799 AFN (High: 6.4110 / Low: 5.8311). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 AFN (High: 5.3985 / Low: 5.3853).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5799
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2324 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 6.1732.

2010 Avg (February) 6.1732
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2307 6.0450 6.1194
February 6.4110 5.8311 6.1732
March 6.2423 5.7995 6.0091
April 5.9264 5.6519 5.8036
May 6.0153 5.5827 5.7771
June 5.9275 5.7188 5.8066
July 5.9782 5.7069 5.8464
August 5.7229 5.4908 5.6352
September 5.8057 5.6461 5.7037
October 5.8044 5.6820 5.7324
November 5.6983 5.3381 5.5000
December 5.3985 5.3853 5.3942