YEARLY HIGH
0.2006 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1375 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1782 LSL

2021 AFN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.2006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.1375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0631 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1951 to the December average rate of 0.1561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2006 was down 20.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2516, 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 1,003 LSL
2020 Average 1,071 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 687 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 315.66 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1990
0.1522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to LSL 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 0.1871, compared to 0.1694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0293 LSL (High: 0.1667 / Low: 0.1375). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 LSL (High: 0.1709 / Low: 0.1642).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0293
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1951) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+4.89%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1951
2020 Avg (January) 0.1860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2006 0.1883 0.1951
February 0.1951 0.1868 0.1911
March 0.2001 0.1891 0.1936
April 0.1907 0.1821 0.1859
May 0.1864 0.1756 0.1808
June 0.1821 0.1719 0.1760
July 0.1860 0.1743 0.1813
August 0.1835 0.1691 0.1782
September 0.1740 0.1620 0.1682
October 0.1693 0.1606 0.1651
November 0.1709 0.1642 0.1672
December 0.1667 0.1375 0.1561