YEARLY HIGH
58.9662 AFN
YEARLY LOW
38.5684 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.7032 AFN

2021 BBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 58.9662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 38.5684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.3978 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.6604 to the December average rate of 50.9580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 58.9662 was up 51.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 39.0511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 294,831 AFN
2020 Average 192,112 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 192,842 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,988.94 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

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BBD 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 38.8585, compared to 44.5479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.6893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.8585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.5479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 10.9883 AFN (High: 58.9662 / Low: 47.9779). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3238 AFN (High: 38.9238 / Low: 38.6000).

December Spread (Volatile) Âą10.9883
March Spread (Stable) Âą0.3238

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: 50.9580) against the same month in 2020 (average: 38.5349), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4231 (+32.24%).

2021 Avg (December) 50.9580
2020 Avg (December) 38.5349

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Month High Low Average
January 39.1317 38.5684 38.6604
February 39.1736 38.6000 38.6606
March 38.9238 38.6000 38.7309
April 39.2326 38.6250 38.8558
May 39.3559 38.6275 38.8988
June 39.7500 39.2250 39.3446
July 40.9373 39.6090 39.9969
August 43.1339 39.8903 41.5720
September 44.4172 42.3363 43.3467
October 45.4224 44.6668 45.0447
November 48.1049 45.1528 46.3689
December 58.9662 47.9779 50.9580