2021 AFN to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 AFN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the AFN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 545.8485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 358.2562.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 187.5923 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 544.6002 to the December average rate of 415.6766, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 545.8485 was down 36.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 858.8694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
AFN to IRR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 541.8254, compared to 476.9360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 64.8894 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 82.3111 IRR (High: 440.5673 / Low: 358.2562). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6369 IRR (High: 545.5016 / Low: 540.8648).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 40.1086 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 544.6002) against the same month in 2020 (average: 545.3801), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7799 (-0.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 545.8485 | 537.9905 | 544.6002 |
| February | 545.4016 | 537.4153 | 544.5495 |
| March | 545.5016 | 540.8648 | 543.5920 |
| April | 545.0486 | 536.6074 | 541.8205 |
| May | 545.0137 | 534.9258 | 541.2433 |
| June | 537.1575 | 529.6227 | 535.1468 |
| July | 531.9500 | 514.2622 | 526.8010 |
| August | 528.3557 | 488.7402 | 507.8336 |
| September | 498.3226 | 475.0132 | 486.9011 |
| October | 472.3308 | 465.0236 | 468.6187 |
| November | 467.7446 | 439.1686 | 455.7852 |
| December | 440.5673 | 358.2562 | 415.6766 |