YEARLY HIGH
21.5115 AFN
YEARLY LOW
17.8535 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.0631 AFN

2011 WST to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 21.5115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 17.8535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6580 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2963 to the December average rate of 19.3765, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 21.5115 was up 9.78% compared to the 2010 peak of 19.5957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 107,557 AFN
2010 Average 90,178 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 89,267 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,289.95 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

20.9362
18.0075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 18.4448, compared to 19.6814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.4448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.6814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 2.1198 AFN (High: 20.6105 / Low: 18.4907). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5456 AFN (High: 18.4994 / Low: 17.9539).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.1198
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5456

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.1175 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 20.6921) against the same month in 2010 (average: 18.1001), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5920 (+14.32%).

2011 Avg (October) 20.6921
2010 Avg (October) 18.1001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.5932 17.8535 18.2963
February 18.4994 17.9539 18.2515
March 18.5025 17.9516 18.3031
April 19.0054 18.0436 18.4340
May 18.9072 18.3597 18.6489
June 19.1426 18.3278 18.7352
July 19.6935 18.4612 19.0887
August 19.9671 18.7010 19.1853
September 20.6105 18.4907 19.2520
October 21.5115 20.0500 20.6921
November 21.1277 19.5950 20.4940
December 20.3765 18.8991 19.3765