YEARLY HIGH
2.2463 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.4906 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6181 AFN

2021 GMD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GMD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 2.2463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 1.4906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7558 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4966 to the December average rate of 1.9402, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.2463 was up 47.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.5263, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,232 AFN
2020 Average 7,464 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 7,453 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,778.82 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.9845
1.4523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.5146, compared to 1.7216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.4151 AFN (High: 2.2463 / Low: 1.8312). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 AFN (High: 1.5168 / Low: 1.5044).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4151
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.9402) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.4890), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4511 (+30.30%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.9402
2020 Avg (December) 1.4890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5123 1.4906 1.4966
February 1.5287 1.4984 1.5037
March 1.5168 1.5044 1.5100
April 1.5310 1.5081 1.5193
May 1.5373 1.5083 1.5194
June 1.5549 1.5332 1.5386
July 1.6022 1.5475 1.5641
August 1.6879 1.5597 1.6256
September 1.7357 1.6368 1.6858
October 1.7616 1.7183 1.7382
November 1.8361 1.7366 1.7756
December 2.2463 1.8312 1.9402