YEARLY HIGH
0.9727 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.6462 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8927 INR

2021 AFN to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.9727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.6462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3264 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9456 to the December average rate of 0.7416, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9727 was down 4.12% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0144, 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 4,863 INR
2020 Average 4,824 INR
Yearly Trough Low 3,231 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,632.17 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.9801
0.7200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to INR 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 0.9437, compared to 0.8417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1372 INR (High: 0.7834 / Low: 0.6462). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 INR (High: 0.8393 / Low: 0.8242).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1372
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

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 0.0617 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.9584) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0008), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0424 (-4.24%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.9584
2020 Avg (April) 1.0008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9530 0.9352 0.9456
February 0.9509 0.9337 0.9419
March 0.9508 0.9315 0.9396
April 0.9727 0.9369 0.9584
May 0.9537 0.9227 0.9409
June 0.9469 0.9281 0.9356
July 0.9452 0.9101 0.9317
August 0.9334 0.8495 0.8926
September 0.8683 0.8216 0.8491
October 0.8393 0.8242 0.8317
November 0.8273 0.7801 0.8034
December 0.7834 0.6462 0.7416