YEARLY HIGH
5.5908 KZT
YEARLY LOW
3.7134 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1522 KZT

2021 AFN to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 5.5908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 3.7134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8774 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4436 to the December average rate of 4.2955, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.5908 was down 7.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.0228, 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 27,954 KZT
2020 Average 26,946 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 18,567 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,387.07 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.6584
4.1716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KZT 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 5.4603, compared to 4.8441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.8517 KZT (High: 4.5651 / Low: 3.7134). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0906 KZT (High: 4.7747 / Low: 4.6841).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8517
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0906

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 0.3633 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3633

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 5.5345) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.6880), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1535 (-2.70%).

2021 Avg (April) 5.5345
2020 Avg (April) 5.6880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4831 5.3774 5.4436
February 5.4960 5.2977 5.4179
March 5.5088 5.3675 5.4314
April 5.5908 5.4460 5.5345
May 5.5636 5.4281 5.5018
June 5.4670 5.3652 5.4326
July 5.3905 5.2327 5.3373
August 5.3492 4.9312 5.1300
September 5.0357 4.7985 4.9135
October 4.7747 4.6841 4.7296
November 4.7428 4.5499 4.6587
December 4.5651 3.7134 4.2955