YEARLY HIGH
0.0082 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0053 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0058 AFN

2021 IDR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the IDR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.0082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.0053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0055 to the December average rate of 0.0071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0082 was up 41.70% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 82,282 AFN
2020 Average 52,938 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 53,028 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,253.83 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0073
0.0052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0054, compared to 0.0062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0016 AFN (High: 0.0082 / Low: 0.0066). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0054 / Low: 0.0053).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0071) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0055), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+30.33%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0071
2020 Avg (December) 0.0055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0056 0.0055 0.0055
February 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
March 0.0054 0.0053 0.0054
April 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
May 0.0055 0.0054 0.0054
June 0.0055 0.0054 0.0055
July 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
August 0.0060 0.0055 0.0058
September 0.0062 0.0059 0.0061
October 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
November 0.0067 0.0063 0.0065
December 0.0082 0.0066 0.0071