2021 BOB to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.1046 AFN

YEARLY LOW

11.1337 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.0821 AFN

2021 BOB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 17.1046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 11.1337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9709 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2216 to the December average rate of 14.7700, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 17.1046 was up 50.88% compared to the 2020 peak of 11.3366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85,523 AFN

2020 Average 55,665 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 55,669 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,854.55 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

15.1278

10.8344

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 11.2554, compared to 12.9089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6535 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2554

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 3.1855 AFN (High: 17.1046 / Low: 13.9191). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1744 AFN (High: 11.3081 / Low: 11.1337).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.1855

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1744

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0294 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 14.7700) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.1794), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5906 (+32.12%).

2021 Avg (December) 14.7700

2020 Avg (December) 11.1794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.3658	11.1882	11.2216
February	11.3505	11.1457	11.1922
March	11.3081	11.1337	11.2149
April	11.3612	11.1700	11.2549
May	11.4046	11.1921	11.2741
June	11.5150	11.2533	11.3747
July	11.8786	11.4636	11.5895
August	12.5119	11.5563	12.0451
September	12.8648	12.2810	12.5597
October	13.1779	12.9287	13.0492
November	13.9735	13.0957	13.4398
December	17.1046	13.9191	14.7700