YEARLY HIGH
29.0863 AFN
YEARLY LOW
19.4913 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.4795 AFN

2021 PEN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 29.0863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 19.4913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5950 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.3161 to the December average rate of 25.2086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 29.0863 was up 23.92% compared to the 2020 peak of 23.4725, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 145,431 AFN
2020 Average 110,019 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 97,456 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,975.17 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

25.7185
19.6003
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PEN 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: JanтАУJun) was 20.8729, compared to 22.0861 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 1.2132 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 20.8729
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 22.0861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 5.5185 AFN (High: 29.0863 / Low: 23.5678). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3928 AFN (High: 21.4970 / Low: 21.1042).

December Spread (Volatile) ┬▒5.5185
February Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.3928

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5305 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 25.2086) against the same month in 2020 (average: 21.4040), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8047 (+17.78%).

2021 Avg (December) 25.2086
2020 Avg (December) 21.4040

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Month High Low Average
January 21.6520 21.1876 21.3161
February 21.4970 21.1042 21.2091
March 21.1892 20.5425 20.8961
April 21.7692 20.3398 21.0651
May 21.1417 20.2770 20.6407
June 20.5317 19.7261 20.1102
July 20.6882 19.9578 20.3183
August 21.1516 19.4913 20.3870
September 21.7175 20.6314 21.1035
October 22.8222 21.5899 22.4260
November 23.7709 22.5791 23.0730
December 29.0863 23.5678 25.2086