YEARLY HIGH
0.0091 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0061 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0085 XDR

2021 AFN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 0.0091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0090 to the December average rate of 0.0070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0091 was down 6.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0098, 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 46 XDR
2020 Average 47 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 30 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.33 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0092
0.0068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to XDR 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 0.0090, compared to 0.0080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0014 XDR (High: 0.0074 / Low: 0.0061). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0089 / Low: 0.0088).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0090) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0096), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-6.43%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0090
2020 Avg (April) 0.0096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0090 0.0089 0.0090
February 0.0090 0.0088 0.0090
March 0.0091 0.0090 0.0090
April 0.0091 0.0089 0.0090
May 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089
June 0.0089 0.0088 0.0089
July 0.0089 0.0086 0.0088
August 0.0088 0.0082 0.0085
September 0.0083 0.0079 0.0081
October 0.0079 0.0078 0.0079
November 0.0078 0.0074 0.0077
December 0.0074 0.0061 0.0070