YEARLY HIGH
0.2810 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1142 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1975 SCR

2021 AFN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.2810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.1142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1668 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2746 to the December average rate of 0.1325, the exchange rate registered a net change of -51.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2810 was up 1.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2760, 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 1,405 SCR
2020 Average 1,117 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 571 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 834.21 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2888
0.1183
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SCR 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 0.2393, compared to 0.1556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0911 SCR (High: 0.2693 / Low: 0.1782). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 SCR (High: 0.2780 / Low: 0.2693).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0911
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0599 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2746) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1770), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0976 (+55.15%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2746
2020 Avg (January) 0.1770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2810 0.2709 0.2746
February 0.2780 0.2693 0.2738
March 0.2765 0.2640 0.2733
April 0.2693 0.1782 0.2134
May 0.2123 0.1883 0.2027
June 0.2103 0.1861 0.1981
July 0.2035 0.1646 0.1850
August 0.1893 0.1487 0.1656
September 0.1599 0.1473 0.1514
October 0.1645 0.1408 0.1534
November 0.1598 0.1354 0.1457
December 0.1554 0.1142 0.1325