YEARLY HIGH
0.0307 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0263 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0274 AFN

2011 SOS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SOS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.0263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0269 to the December average rate of 0.0286, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0307 was down 8.52% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0335, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 153 AFN
2010 Average 145 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 131 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.97 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0301
0.0260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0268, compared to 0.0280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0035 AFN (High: 0.0298 / Low: 0.0264). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0269 / Low: 0.0268).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.0286) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+6.66%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.0286
2010 Avg (December) 0.0269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0269 0.0268 0.0269
February 0.0270 0.0268 0.0269
March 0.0270 0.0268 0.0269
April 0.0269 0.0268 0.0269
May 0.0270 0.0269 0.0269
June 0.0269 0.0266 0.0267
July 0.0272 0.0263 0.0264
August 0.0264 0.0263 0.0263
September 0.0298 0.0264 0.0271
October 0.0299 0.0297 0.0298
November 0.0299 0.0281 0.0297
December 0.0307 0.0279 0.0286