YEARLY HIGH
5.3423 NGN
YEARLY LOW
3.4955 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8669 NGN

2021 AFN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 5.3423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 3.4955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8468 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0159 to the December average rate of 4.0445, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.3423 was up 3.85% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.1441, 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 26,712 NGN
2020 Average 24,744 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 17,478 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,233.96 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.3456
3.9262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to NGN 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 5.0864, compared to 4.6475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.7823 NGN (High: 4.2778 / Low: 3.4955). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0976 NGN (High: 4.6182 / Low: 4.5205).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7823
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0976

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3884 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 5.0427) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.7324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3102 (+6.56%).

2021 Avg (February) 5.0427
2020 Avg (February) 4.7324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1339 4.9144 5.0159
February 5.3423 4.9172 5.0427
March 5.2866 4.8928 5.0092
April 5.2998 4.8899 5.0273
May 5.3361 4.8983 5.1957
June 5.2621 5.1592 5.2273
July 5.1963 5.0092 5.1408
August 5.1569 4.7700 4.9559
September 4.8591 4.6322 4.7483
October 4.6182 4.5205 4.5626
November 4.5490 4.2604 4.4329
December 4.2778 3.4955 4.0445