YEARLY HIGH
0.0107 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0081 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0085 AFN

2021 LAK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LAK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.0107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0083 to the December average rate of 0.0092, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0107 was up 21.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53 AFN
2020 Average 42 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 40 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.79 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0093
0.0082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0083, compared to 0.0088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0026 AFN (High: 0.0107 / Low: 0.0081). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0084 / Low: 0.0083).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0092) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0083), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+10.81%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0092
2020 Avg (December) 0.0083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0084 0.0083 0.0083
February 0.0084 0.0082 0.0083
March 0.0083 0.0082 0.0083
April 0.0083 0.0082 0.0083
May 0.0083 0.0082 0.0083
June 0.0084 0.0083 0.0083
July 0.0086 0.0083 0.0084
August 0.0090 0.0083 0.0087
September 0.0093 0.0088 0.0090
October 0.0091 0.0088 0.0089
November 0.0089 0.0086 0.0087
December 0.0107 0.0081 0.0092