YEARLY HIGH
26.9000 AFN
YEARLY LOW
18.3994 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.0118 AFN

2021 RON to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RON to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 26.9000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 18.3994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5006 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3178 to the December average rate of 23.2782, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 26.9000 was up 37.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 19.5286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 134,500 AFN
2020 Average 90,676 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 91,997 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,502.94 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

23.7204
18.4140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 19.1103, compared to 20.9133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 4.9667 AFN (High: 26.9000 / Low: 21.9333). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4433 AFN (High: 19.5684 / Low: 19.1250).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.9667
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4433

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3264 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 23.2782) against the same month in 2020 (average: 19.2610), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0172 (+20.86%).

2021 Avg (December) 23.2782
2020 Avg (December) 19.2610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.5684 19.1250 19.3178
February 19.5550 19.0102 19.1826
March 19.2088 18.3994 18.8562
April 19.2020 18.4707 18.8828
May 19.5776 18.9299 19.1904
June 19.4834 18.9011 19.2319
July 19.7267 18.9771 19.2099
August 20.5860 19.0566 19.8752
September 21.3145 20.2331 20.6292
October 21.4245 20.9403 21.1168
November 22.0281 21.0007 21.3703
December 26.9000 21.9333 23.2782