YEARLY HIGH
3.9519 AFN
YEARLY LOW
3.2976 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5554 AFN

2011 SCR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SCR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 3.9519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 3.2976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6542 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4635 to the December average rate of 3.4848, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.9519 was down 11.14% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.4473, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,759 AFN
2010 Average 18,675 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 16,488 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,271.19 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3.8929
3.4244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 3.4913, compared to 3.6196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.5037 AFN (High: 3.9519 / Low: 3.4482). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1000 AFN (High: 3.5467 / Low: 3.4466).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5037
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1000

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 0.2872 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 3.5789) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.5036), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0753 (+2.15%).

2011 Avg (September) 3.5789
2010 Avg (September) 3.5036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5373 3.4086 3.4635
February 3.5523 3.4485 3.4927
March 3.5598 3.4127 3.4958
April 3.5638 3.4477 3.5135
May 3.5467 3.4466 3.4748
June 3.5720 3.4473 3.5073
July 3.5694 3.4340 3.5190
August 3.5719 3.4293 3.5092
September 3.9519 3.4482 3.5789
October 3.9168 3.7583 3.8539
November 3.8556 3.4832 3.7720
December 3.7596 3.2976 3.4848