YEARLY HIGH
188.5799 IDR
YEARLY LOW
121.5337 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
172.8931 IDR

2021 AFN to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 188.5799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 121.5337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 67.0463 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.8483 to the December average rate of 140.9135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 188.5799 was down 15.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 222.9481, 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 942,900 IDR
2020 Average 946,519 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 607,668 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 335,231.44 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

191.7392
136.2930
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to IDR 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 183.8441, compared to 161.9420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.9021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 183.8441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 161.9420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 29.7426 IDR (High: 151.2763 / Low: 121.5337). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9131 IDR (High: 184.5796 / Low: 180.6665).

December Spread (Volatile) ±29.7426
June Spread (Stable) ±3.9131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 13.1989 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.1989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 185.8147) against the same month in 2020 (average: 199.0955), the exchange rate shifted by -13.2808 (-6.67%).

2021 Avg (March) 185.8147
2020 Avg (March) 199.0955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 183.3487 179.2948 181.8483
February 184.9768 179.9986 181.7945
March 188.5799 183.7436 185.8147
April 188.4613 184.5135 187.1187
May 186.5040 180.7863 184.0034
June 184.5796 180.6665 182.4850
July 183.9132 176.9976 181.3370
August 181.1961 165.8547 173.2294
September 168.3587 160.2803 164.5186
October 160.1269 155.7165 157.5412
November 158.4523 148.8176 154.1124
December 151.2763 121.5337 140.9135