2021 INR to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 INR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the INR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1.5474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 1.0281.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5193 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0576 to the December average rate of 1.3514, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.5474 was up 40.95% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0979, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
INR to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.0598, compared to 1.1954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1355 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.2710 AFN (High: 1.5474 / Low: 1.2764). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 AFN (High: 1.0710 / Low: 1.0516).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0208 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.3514) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0463), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3051 (+29.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0693 | 1.0493 | 1.0576 |
| February | 1.0710 | 1.0516 | 1.0617 |
| March | 1.0735 | 1.0518 | 1.0643 |
| April | 1.0673 | 1.0281 | 1.0435 |
| May | 1.0838 | 1.0485 | 1.0630 |
| June | 1.0775 | 1.0561 | 1.0689 |
| July | 1.0988 | 1.0580 | 1.0735 |
| August | 1.1772 | 1.0714 | 1.1219 |
| September | 1.2172 | 1.1516 | 1.1779 |
| October | 1.2133 | 1.1915 | 1.2024 |
| November | 1.2819 | 1.2087 | 1.2451 |
| December | 1.5474 | 1.2764 | 1.3514 |