YEARLY HIGH
7.2753 AFN
YEARLY LOW
4.9857 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6403 AFN

2021 SZL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SZL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 7.2753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 4.9857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2896 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1230 to the December average rate of 6.4197, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.2753 was up 31.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.5342, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,376 AFN
2020 Average 23,497 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 24,928 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,448.11 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.5494
4.9933
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 5.3534, compared to 5.9273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.3069 AFN (High: 7.2753 / Low: 5.9683). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2267 AFN (High: 5.3528 / Low: 5.1261).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3069
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2267

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1564 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 6.4197) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.1735), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2461 (+24.09%).

2021 Avg (December) 6.4197
2020 Avg (December) 5.1735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3076 4.9857 5.1230
February 5.3528 5.1261 5.2350
March 5.2869 4.9970 5.1698
April 5.4900 5.2501 5.3812
May 5.6951 5.3691 5.5312
June 5.8165 5.4892 5.6800
July 5.7365 5.3822 5.5235
August 5.9174 5.4505 5.6137
September 6.1724 5.7803 5.9636
October 6.2149 5.9055 6.0596
November 6.1691 5.8514 5.9839
December 7.2753 5.9683 6.4197