2021 AFN to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1012 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.7275 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0276 BDT

2021 AFN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 1.1012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.7275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3737 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0969 to the December average rate of 0.8438, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.1012 was down 1.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1216, 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 5,506 BDT

2020 Average 5,521 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 3,638 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,868.59 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.1222

0.8185

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AFN to BDT 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 1.0908, compared to 0.9645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0908

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1661 BDT (High: 0.8936 / Low: 0.7275). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 BDT (High: 1.0982 / Low: 1.0849).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1661

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0816 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0816

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.0969) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0989), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-0.18%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.0969

2020 Avg (January) 1.0989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1012	1.0837	1.0969
February	1.0991	1.0819	1.0965
March	1.0982	1.0849	1.0938
April	1.0971	1.0809	1.0903
May	1.0972	1.0768	1.0897
June	1.0812	1.0662	1.0775
July	1.0703	1.0345	1.0600
August	1.0646	0.9861	1.0235
September	1.0063	0.9591	0.9840
October	0.9585	0.9424	0.9504
November	0.9490	0.8918	0.9253
December	0.8936	0.7275	0.8438