YEARLY HIGH
0.2693 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1789 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1954 AFN

2021 KZT to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KZT to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.2693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.1789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0904 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1837 to the December average rate of 0.2334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2693 was up 30.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,346 AFN
2020 Average 930 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 894 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 452.15 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2386
0.1754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 0.1832, compared to 0.2076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0502 AFN (High: 0.2693 / Low: 0.2191). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 AFN (High: 0.1864 / Low: 0.1829).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0502
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.2334) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1831), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0503 (+27.46%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.2334
2020 Avg (December) 0.1831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1860 0.1824 0.1837
February 0.1888 0.1820 0.1846
March 0.1863 0.1815 0.1841
April 0.1836 0.1789 0.1807
May 0.1842 0.1797 0.1818
June 0.1864 0.1829 0.1841
July 0.1911 0.1855 0.1874
August 0.2028 0.1869 0.1952
September 0.2084 0.1986 0.2036
October 0.2135 0.2094 0.2114
November 0.2198 0.2108 0.2147
December 0.2693 0.2191 0.2334