YEARLY HIGH
0.1310 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0857 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0927 AFN

2021 KPW to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KPW to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.1310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.0857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0453 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0859 to the December average rate of 0.1132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1310 was up 51.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 655 AFN
2020 Average 427 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 429 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 226.64 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1160
0.0832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0864, compared to 0.0990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0244 AFN (High: 0.1310 / Low: 0.1066). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 AFN (High: 0.0865 / Low: 0.0858).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0244
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: 0.1132) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0856), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0276 (+32.24%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1132
2020 Avg (December) 0.0856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0870 0.0857 0.0859
February 0.0871 0.0858 0.0859
March 0.0865 0.0858 0.0861
April 0.0872 0.0858 0.0863
May 0.0875 0.0858 0.0864
June 0.0883 0.0872 0.0874
July 0.0910 0.0880 0.0889
August 0.0959 0.0886 0.0924
September 0.0987 0.0941 0.0963
October 0.1009 0.0993 0.1001
November 0.1069 0.1003 0.1030
December 0.1310 0.1066 0.1132