YEARLY HIGH
0.0172 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0118 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0161 AUD

2021 AFN to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.0172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0168 to the December average rate of 0.0138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0172 was down 25.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0229, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86 AUD
2020 Average 95 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 59 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.73 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0171
0.0134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to AUD 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 0.0167, compared to 0.0154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0030 AUD (High: 0.0149 / Low: 0.0118). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AUD (High: 0.0170 / Low: 0.0166).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 (July 2021: 0.0168) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0185), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-8.83%).

2021 Avg (July) 0.0168
2020 Avg (July) 0.0185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0170 0.0166 0.0168
February 0.0170 0.0162 0.0167
March 0.0171 0.0165 0.0168
April 0.0170 0.0165 0.0167
May 0.0167 0.0163 0.0166
June 0.0170 0.0164 0.0166
July 0.0172 0.0163 0.0168
August 0.0171 0.0159 0.0165
September 0.0161 0.0153 0.0158
October 0.0154 0.0146 0.0150
November 0.0150 0.0145 0.0148
December 0.0149 0.0118 0.0138