YEARLY HIGH
65.4998 AFN
YEARLY LOW
42.8538 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.3317 AFN

2021 AWG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AWG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 65.4998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 42.8538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.6460 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.9560 to the December average rate of 56.6124, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 65.4998 was up 50.96% compared to the 2020 peak of 43.3902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 327,499 AFN
2020 Average 213,455 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 214,269 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,230.07 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

57.9783
41.5875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 43.1735, compared to 49.4899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.1735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.4899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 12.2058 AFN (High: 65.4998 / Low: 53.2940). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3598 AFN (High: 43.2486 / Low: 42.8889).

December Spread (Volatile) ±12.2058
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3598

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 56.6124) against the same month in 2020 (average: 42.8165), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7958 (+32.22%).

2021 Avg (December) 56.6124
2020 Avg (December) 42.8165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.4797 42.8538 42.9560
February 43.5190 42.8869 42.9534
March 43.2486 42.8889 43.0343
April 43.5918 42.9167 43.1713
May 43.7288 42.9135 43.2155
June 44.1667 43.5591 43.7104
July 45.4859 44.0100 44.4350
August 47.9132 44.3164 46.1832
September 49.3387 47.0273 48.1532
October 50.4681 49.6160 50.0425
November 53.4499 50.1559 51.5133
December 65.4998 53.2940 56.6124