YEARLY HIGH
164.8366 AFN
YEARLY LOW
109.5019 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
118.7512 AFN

2021 XDR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 164.8366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 109.5019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.3348 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.4639 to the December average rate of 142.8486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 164.8366 was up 47.85% compared to the 2020 peak of 111.4875, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 824,183 AFN
2020 Average 535,256 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 547,509 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276,673.77 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

146.0710
107.4022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 111.5723, compared to 125.9300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.3577 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 111.5723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.9300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 30.5243 AFN (High: 164.8366 / Low: 134.3123). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5073 AFN (High: 113.5933 / Low: 112.0860).

December Spread (Volatile) ±30.5243
June Spread (Stable) ±1.5073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7201 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 142.8486) against the same month in 2020 (average: 110.8645), the exchange rate shifted by +31.9841 (+28.85%).

2021 Avg (December) 142.8486
2020 Avg (December) 110.8645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 112.7227 111.0480 111.4639
February 113.2516 110.6913 111.3447
March 111.5731 109.5474 110.6246
April 112.0920 109.5019 111.0117
May 113.8158 111.1114 112.0194
June 113.5933 112.0860 112.9696
July 116.5809 112.7899 113.8900
August 122.5514 113.5317 118.1523
September 126.1642 120.6766 123.1515
October 128.6053 125.9501 127.2619
November 134.6640 127.8223 130.2757
December 164.8366 134.3123 142.8486