2021 CNY to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.5207 AFN

YEARLY LOW

11.7544 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.9342 AFN

2021 CNY to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 18.5207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 11.7544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7663 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9419 to the December average rate of 15.9990, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 18.5207 was up 56.30% compared to the 2020 peak of 11.8498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 463,017 AFN

2020 Average 278,571 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 293,860 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,156.99 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

16.4094

11.4847

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 12.0094, compared to 13.8590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0094

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 3.4616 AFN (High: 18.5207 / Low: 15.0591). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1806 AFN (High: 12.0544 / Low: 11.8738).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.4616

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1806

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 0.0651 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 15.9990) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.7841), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2150 (+35.77%).

2021 Avg (December) 15.9990

2020 Avg (December) 11.7841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.0544	11.8738	11.9419
February	12.1376	11.9009	11.9601
March	12.0038	11.7544	11.8951
April	12.0266	11.7625	11.9127
May	12.3197	11.9897	12.1006
June	12.3137	12.1118	12.2458
July	12.6333	12.2244	12.3518
August	13.3198	12.2999	12.8337
September	13.7515	13.1389	13.4255
October	14.2320	13.8573	14.0303
November	15.1171	14.1103	14.5137
December	18.5207	15.0591	15.9990