2021 AFN to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

269.7716 STD

YEARLY LOW

179.9709 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

250.1971 STD

2021 AFN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 269.7716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 179.9709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.8007 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 264.5683 to the December average rate of 208.6797, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 269.7716 was down 7.50% compared to the 2020 peak of 291.6307, 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 1,348,858 STD

2020 Average 1,400,191 STD

Yearly Trough Low 899,854 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 449,003.36 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

272.7654

202.8538

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AFN to STD 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 264.6272, compared to 235.7669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.8602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 264.6272

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 235.7669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 41.2985 STD (High: 221.2693 / Low: 179.9709). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8196 STD (High: 265.3258 / Low: 261.5061).

December Spread (Volatile) ±41.2985

January Spread (Stable) ±3.8196

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 18.2479 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.2479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 265.3375) against the same month in 2020 (average: 290.0264), the exchange rate shifted by -24.6889 (-8.51%).

2021 Avg (March) 265.3375

2020 Avg (March) 290.0264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	265.3258	261.5061	264.5683
February	265.1085	259.5812	263.5809
March	269.7716	261.8618	265.3375
April	269.7716	264.0859	266.9394
May	268.4368	263.4533	266.5611
June	264.3326	258.0893	260.7758
July	260.4423	250.7433	257.6508
August	259.3281	240.4517	249.6803
September	245.0354	233.5559	239.2120
October	235.4226	229.8065	232.4511
November	232.0611	220.2263	226.9276
December	221.2693	179.9709	208.6797