YEARLY HIGH
2.4264 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.4589 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8980 AFN

2021 ETB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 2.4264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.4589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9675 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9617 to the December average rate of 2.0418, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.4264 was down 1.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.4597, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,132 AFN
2020 Average 11,036 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,294 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,837.55 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.0651
1.7857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 1.8860, compared to 1.9099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.9675 AFN (High: 2.4264 / Low: 0.4589). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 AFN (High: 1.8221 / Low: 1.7997).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.9675
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0469 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.0418) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.9914), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0504 (+2.53%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.0418
2020 Avg (December) 1.9914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9842 1.9507 1.9617
February 1.9612 1.9141 1.9411
March 1.9303 1.8810 1.9132
April 1.8922 1.8473 1.8664
May 1.8508 1.8001 1.8246
June 1.8221 1.7997 1.8090
July 1.8674 1.7929 1.8155
August 1.9103 1.7738 1.8421
September 1.9519 1.8345 1.8821
October 1.9536 1.9011 1.9263
November 2.0114 1.9031 1.9518
December 2.4264 0.4589 2.0418