YEARLY HIGH
86.1975 AFN
YEARLY LOW
57.3081 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.0427 AFN

2021 BND to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BND to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 86.1975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 57.3081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.8895 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.2768 to the December average rate of 74.7612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 86.1975 was up 47.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 58.5075, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 430,988 AFN
2020 Average 278,698 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 286,540 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144,447.26 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

76.4652
56.0166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 58.3281, compared to 65.7573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.3281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.7573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 16.0510 AFN (High: 86.1975 / Low: 70.1465). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8866 AFN (High: 58.7902 / Low: 57.9036).

December Spread (Volatile) ±16.0510
January Spread (Stable) ±0.8866

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5254 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 74.7612) against the same month in 2020 (average: 57.8429), the exchange rate shifted by +16.9182 (+29.25%).

2021 Avg (December) 74.7612
2020 Avg (December) 57.8429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.7902 57.9036 58.2768
February 59.4492 57.7267 58.2460
March 58.3371 57.3081 57.7206
April 58.8459 57.3629 58.1964
May 59.4026 57.9447 58.5177
June 59.3475 58.3052 59.0114
July 60.6297 58.1114 59.0844
August 64.0063 58.8362 61.3627
September 65.9589 63.0062 64.3446
October 67.5164 65.8080 66.6913
November 70.3550 66.9967 68.2999
December 86.1975 70.1465 74.7612