YEARLY HIGH
0.7654 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.5038 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5534 AFN

2021 JMD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JMD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.7654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.5038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2615 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5363 to the December average rate of 0.6602, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7654 was up 29.61% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5905, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,827 AFN
2020 Average 2,709 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,519 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,307.69 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

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JMD 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 0.5234, compared to 0.5834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1480 AFN (High: 0.7654 / Low: 0.6174). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 AFN (High: 0.5306 / Low: 0.5217).

December Spread (Volatile) Âą0.1480
June Spread (Stable) Âą0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.6602) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5362), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1240 (+23.13%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.6602
2020 Avg (December) 0.5362

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Month High Low Average
January 0.5455 0.5275 0.5363
February 0.5265 0.5098 0.5162
March 0.5334 0.5126 0.5255
April 0.5369 0.5045 0.5198
May 0.5286 0.5038 0.5163
June 0.5306 0.5217 0.5261
July 0.5461 0.5133 0.5236
August 0.5682 0.5147 0.5404
September 0.5980 0.5627 0.5804
October 0.6130 0.5876 0.5995
November 0.6186 0.5841 0.5965
December 0.7654 0.6174 0.6602