YEARLY HIGH
43.6374 AFN
YEARLY LOW
28.5422 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.8621 AFN

2021 XCD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XCD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 43.6374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 28.5422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0952 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.6103 to the December average rate of 37.7110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 43.6374 was up 51.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 28.8995, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 218,187 AFN
2020 Average 142,171 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 142,711 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,476.08 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

38.6211
27.7003
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 28.7569, compared to 32.9673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.7569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.9673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 8.1318 AFN (High: 43.6374 / Low: 35.5057). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2396 AFN (High: 28.8052 / Low: 28.5656).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.1318
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2396

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: 37.7110) against the same month in 2020 (average: 28.5174), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1936 (+32.24%).

2021 Avg (December) 37.7110
2020 Avg (December) 28.5174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.9591 28.5422 28.6103
February 28.9901 28.5656 28.6105
March 28.8052 28.5656 28.6625
April 29.0338 28.5841 28.7549
May 29.1250 28.5859 28.7868
June 29.4167 29.0281 29.1167
July 30.2953 29.3123 29.5994
August 31.9209 29.5205 30.7650
September 32.8706 31.3306 32.0784
October 33.6145 33.0553 33.3350
November 35.5997 33.4150 34.3149
December 43.6374 35.5057 37.7110