YEARLY HIGH
0.0096 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0064 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0088 GBP

2021 AFN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0095 to the December average rate of 0.0074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0096 was down 16.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0115, 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 48 GBP
2020 Average 51 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 32 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.96 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0097
0.0072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to GBP 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 0.0093, compared to 0.0083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0015 GBP (High: 0.0079 / Low: 0.0064). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GBP (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0094).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0095) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0099), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-4.30%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0095
2020 Avg (January) 0.0099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095
February 0.0095 0.0091 0.0093
March 0.0095 0.0092 0.0093
April 0.0094 0.0092 0.0093
May 0.0093 0.0090 0.0091
June 0.0092 0.0090 0.0091
July 0.0092 0.0088 0.0090
August 0.0091 0.0084 0.0087
September 0.0086 0.0082 0.0084
October 0.0083 0.0080 0.0081
November 0.0082 0.0078 0.0080
December 0.0079 0.0064 0.0074