YEARLY HIGH
69.3391 AFN
YEARLY LOW
45.3531 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.0397 AFN

2021 AZN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AZN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 69.3391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 45.3531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.9860 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.4569 to the December average rate of 59.9305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 69.3391 was up 51.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 45.8751, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AZN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 346,696 AFN
2020 Average 225,682 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 226,766 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,930.20 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

61.3779
44.0096
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to AFN 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 45.6935, compared to 52.3858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.6923 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.6935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.3858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 12.9213 AFN (High: 69.3391 / Low: 56.4179). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3807 AFN (High: 45.7710 / Low: 45.3903).

December Spread (Volatile) ±12.9213
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3807

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 59.9305) against the same month in 2020 (average: 45.2686), the exchange rate shifted by +14.6620 (+32.39%).

2021 Avg (December) 59.9305
2020 Avg (December) 45.2686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.0155 45.3531 45.4569
February 46.0648 45.3903 45.4616
March 45.7710 45.3903 45.5442
April 46.1341 45.4197 45.6911
May 46.2792 45.4226 45.7417
June 46.7426 46.1252 46.2659
July 48.1387 46.5768 47.0329
August 50.7217 46.9075 48.8851
September 52.2308 49.7839 50.9720
October 53.4129 52.5243 52.9687
November 56.5672 53.0959 54.5258
December 69.3391 56.4179 59.9305