YEARLY HIGH
9.9593 AFN
YEARLY LOW
6.9151 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5131 AFN

2021 BWP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 9.9593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 6.9151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0442 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0467 to the December average rate of 8.6912, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.9593 was up 35.63% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.3429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,797 AFN
2020 Average 33,623 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 34,575 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,221.07 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

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BWP 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 7.1451, compared to 7.8811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.7977 AFN (High: 9.9593 / Low: 8.1616). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1791 AFN (High: 7.0942 / Low: 6.9151).

December Spread (Volatile) Âą1.7977
March Spread (Stable) Âą0.1791

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0880 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 8.6912) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7.0752), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6160 (+22.84%).

2021 Avg (December) 8.6912
2020 Avg (December) 7.0752

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Month High Low Average
January 7.1978 6.9552 7.0467
February 7.2066 7.0208 7.0975
March 7.0942 6.9151 7.0095
April 7.2280 6.9782 7.1346
May 7.4023 7.1160 7.2402
June 7.4377 7.1914 7.3421
July 7.5044 7.1590 7.2722
August 7.7747 7.2056 7.4621
September 8.0569 7.6460 7.8292
October 8.1036 7.9045 8.0080
November 8.1967 7.8736 8.0240
December 9.9593 8.1616 8.6912