YEARLY HIGH
0.0808 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0526 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0571 AFN

2021 IQD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the IQD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.0808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.0526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0282 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0529 to the December average rate of 0.0698, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0808 was up 23.64% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0653, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 404 AFN
2020 Average 321 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 263 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141.00 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0715
0.0512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 0.0532, compared to 0.0610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0150 AFN (High: 0.0808 / Low: 0.0657). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 AFN (High: 0.0535 / Low: 0.0528).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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: 0.0698) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0082 (+13.35%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0698
2020 Avg (December) 0.0616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0536 0.0527 0.0529
February 0.0537 0.0528 0.0529
March 0.0535 0.0528 0.0530
April 0.0538 0.0528 0.0532
May 0.0539 0.0526 0.0533
June 0.0545 0.0537 0.0539
July 0.0561 0.0543 0.0548
August 0.0591 0.0547 0.0570
September 0.0609 0.0580 0.0594
October 0.0623 0.0612 0.0617
November 0.0659 0.0619 0.0635
December 0.0808 0.0657 0.0698