YEARLY HIGH
1.4338 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.9679 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3246 JPY

2021 AFN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 1.4338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.9679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4659 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3424 to the December average rate of 1.1196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.4338 was down 2.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.4666, 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 7,169 JPY
2020 Average 6,946 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 4,839 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,329.48 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.4333
1.0910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to JPY 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 1.3863, compared to 1.2629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3863
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.2132 JPY (High: 1.1811 / Low: 0.9679). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 JPY (High: 1.3754 / Low: 1.3539).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2132
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.1100 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 1.4048) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.4128), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0080 (-0.56%).

2021 Avg (March) 1.4048
2020 Avg (March) 1.4128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3561 1.3251 1.3424
February 1.3754 1.3539 1.3638
March 1.4338 1.3775 1.4048
April 1.4331 1.3813 1.4039
May 1.4157 1.3822 1.4035
June 1.4142 1.3918 1.3997
July 1.4043 1.3411 1.3786
August 1.3828 1.2716 1.3228
September 1.2981 1.2393 1.2708
October 1.2801 1.2310 1.2561
November 1.2620 1.1777 1.2296
December 1.1811 0.9679 1.1196