YEARLY HIGH
25.5245 BIF
YEARLY LOW
16.9288 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.8438 BIF

2021 AFN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 25.5245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 16.9288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5957 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.1774 to the December average rate of 19.6476, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 25.5245 was up 0.88% compared to the 2020 peak of 25.3021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 127,622 BIF
2020 Average 124,565 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 84,644 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,978.59 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

25.8783
19.0812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BIF 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: JanтАУJun) was 25.2079, compared to 22.4797 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 2.7282 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 25.2079
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 22.4797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 3.8475 BIF (High: 20.7763 / Low: 16.9288). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3377 BIF (High: 25.2484 / Low: 24.9107).

December Spread (Volatile) ┬▒3.8475
June Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.3377

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.8552 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 25.3119) against the same month in 2020 (average: 24.8878), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4241 (+1.70%).

2021 Avg (May) 25.3119
2020 Avg (May) 24.8878

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Month High Low Average
January 25.3722 24.8099 25.1774
February 25.4016 24.8111 25.2286
March 25.4369 24.9724 25.2416
April 25.4628 24.8293 25.1430
May 25.5245 25.0808 25.3119
June 25.2484 24.9107 25.1449
July 25.0599 24.1981 24.7773
August 24.8486 22.9951 23.8898
September 23.4497 22.3435 22.9437
October 22.3503 21.9176 22.1167
November 22.0922 20.7100 21.5028
December 20.7763 16.9288 19.6476