YEARLY HIGH
18.0969 AFN
YEARLY LOW
15.3009 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.6232 AFN

2011 SDG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SDG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 18.0969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 15.3009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7960 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1988 to the December average rate of 17.3623, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 18.0969 was down 17.84% compared to the 2010 peak of 22.0252, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,485 AFN
2010 Average 98,042 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 76,505 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,979.91 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

18.3255
15.2624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 16.2323, compared to 17.0140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 2.0396 AFN (High: 18.0960 / Low: 16.0564). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0453 AFN (High: 18.0960 / Low: 18.0507).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.0396
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0453

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0353 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 17.3623) against the same month in 2010 (average: 17.5606), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1983 (-1.13%).

2011 Avg (December) 17.3623
2010 Avg (December) 17.5606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.2238 17.1722 17.1988
February 17.1244 15.9796 16.5530
March 15.9785 15.3009 15.5176
April 16.1089 15.3696 15.9424
May 16.1157 16.0605 16.0859
June 16.2212 16.0608 16.0960
July 16.1169 16.0658 16.0880
August 16.1168 16.0657 16.0825
September 18.0960 16.0564 16.4796
October 18.0960 18.0507 18.0703
November 18.0946 17.0531 18.0015
December 18.0969 17.0371 17.3623