YEARLY HIGH
0.0166 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0109 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0151 CAD

2021 AFN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0165 to the December average rate of 0.0126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0166 was down 12.88% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0191, 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 83 CAD
2020 Average 87 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 54 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.80 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0168
0.0122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to CAD 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 0.0161, compared to 0.0142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0025 CAD (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0109). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CAD (High: 0.0166 / Low: 0.0163).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.0164) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0173), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-4.90%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.0164
2020 Avg (February) 0.0173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0166 0.0163 0.0165
February 0.0166 0.0161 0.0164
March 0.0164 0.0160 0.0162
April 0.0163 0.0158 0.0161
May 0.0158 0.0153 0.0156
June 0.0159 0.0153 0.0155
July 0.0161 0.0152 0.0156
August 0.0158 0.0146 0.0152
September 0.0150 0.0142 0.0146
October 0.0142 0.0136 0.0138
November 0.0138 0.0132 0.0136
December 0.0134 0.0109 0.0126