YEARLY HIGH
0.1848 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1251 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1341 AFN

2021 CRC to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CRC to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.1848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.1251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0597 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1263 to the December average rate of 0.1599, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1848 was up 34.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1377, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 924 AFN
2020 Average 658 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 626 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 298.25 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1632
0.1228
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.1265, compared to 0.1417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0331 AFN (High: 0.1848 / Low: 0.1517). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 AFN (High: 0.1283 / Low: 0.1266).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0331
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1599) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0326 (+25.57%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1599
2020 Avg (December) 0.1273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1286 0.1255 0.1263
February 0.1282 0.1259 0.1263
March 0.1278 0.1258 0.1266
April 0.1282 0.1256 0.1266
May 0.1275 0.1251 0.1262
June 0.1283 0.1266 0.1271
July 0.1320 0.1278 0.1291
August 0.1390 0.1287 0.1339
September 0.1427 0.1356 0.1388
October 0.1449 0.1421 0.1435
November 0.1532 0.1415 0.1450
December 0.1848 0.1517 0.1599