YEARLY HIGH
6.4689 AFN
YEARLY LOW
5.3977 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8159 AFN

2011 SBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 6.4689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5.3977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0712 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5161 to the December average rate of 6.0840, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 6.4689 was up 0.90% compared to the 2010 peak of 6.4110, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,344 AFN
2010 Average 28,948 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 26,988 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,356.01 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

6.4571
5.4306
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 5.6043, compared to 6.0276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.6729 AFN (High: 6.3045 / Low: 5.6316). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0790 AFN (High: 5.8402 / Low: 5.7612).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6729
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0790

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2876 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 6.3715) against the same month in 2010 (average: 5.5000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8715 (+15.85%).

2011 Avg (November) 6.3715
2010 Avg (November) 5.5000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6103 5.3977 5.5161
February 5.6095 5.5027 5.5535
March 5.6732 5.5821 5.6265
April 5.7132 5.5710 5.6277
May 5.7132 5.4976 5.5910
June 5.7704 5.6333 5.7107
July 5.9059 5.7677 5.8194
August 5.8402 5.7612 5.8016
September 6.3045 5.6316 5.8209
October 6.3753 6.2183 6.2683
November 6.4689 6.0391 6.3715
December 6.3418 5.9854 6.0840