YEARLY HIGH
11.6676 KPW
YEARLY LOW
7.6315 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8759 KPW

2021 AFN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 11.6676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 7.6315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0361 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6399 to the December average rate of 8.8520, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.6676 was down 1.88% compared to the 2020 peak of 11.8912, 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 58,338 KPW
2020 Average 58,562 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 38,157 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,180.46 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

11.9187
8.5732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KPW 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 11.5811, compared to 10.1707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.7478 KPW (High: 9.3793 / Low: 7.6315). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0970 KPW (High: 11.6580 / Low: 11.5611).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.7478
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0970

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 0.8562 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 11.6399) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.6573), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0174 (-0.15%).

2021 Avg (January) 11.6399
2020 Avg (January) 11.6573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6676 11.4996 11.6399
February 11.6580 11.4873 11.6398
March 11.6580 11.5611 11.6187
April 11.6505 11.4701 11.5815
May 11.6497 11.4341 11.5688
June 11.4723 11.3208 11.4376
July 11.3611 10.9924 11.2522
August 11.2809 10.4326 10.8379
September 10.6292 10.1312 10.3836
October 10.0746 9.9070 9.9904
November 9.9661 9.3546 9.7082
December 9.3793 7.6315 8.8520