YEARLY HIGH
0.0290 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0189 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0205 AFN

2021 KHR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KHR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.0290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0101 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0190 to the December average rate of 0.0250, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0290 was up 50.89% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 145 AFN
2020 Average 94 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 94 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.39 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0256
0.0184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR 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 0.0191, compared to 0.0219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0054 AFN (High: 0.0290 / Low: 0.0236). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0192 / Low: 0.0190).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0250) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+31.35%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0250
2020 Avg (December) 0.0190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0192 0.0189 0.0190
February 0.0192 0.0189 0.0190
March 0.0192 0.0190 0.0191
April 0.0194 0.0191 0.0192
May 0.0193 0.0190 0.0191
June 0.0195 0.0192 0.0193
July 0.0201 0.0194 0.0196
August 0.0212 0.0195 0.0204
September 0.0218 0.0208 0.0212
October 0.0223 0.0218 0.0221
November 0.0236 0.0222 0.0228
December 0.0290 0.0236 0.0250