YEARLY HIGH
28.8061 AFN
YEARLY LOW
19.4446 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.5701 AFN

2021 PLN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 28.8061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 19.4446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3615 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7436 to the December average rate of 24.9655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 28.8061 was up 35.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 21.2959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 576,121 AFN
2020 Average 395,076 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 388,892 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187,229.24 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

25.4589
19.5382
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PLN 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 20.6461, compared to 22.4942 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 1.8481 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 20.6461
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 22.4942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 5.3194 AFN (High: 28.8061 / Low: 23.4866). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3332 AFN (High: 22.9254 / Low: 22.5923).

December Spread (Volatile) ┬▒5.3194
October Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.3332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7674 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 24.9655) against the same month in 2020 (average: 20.9553), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0103 (+19.14%).

2021 Avg (December) 24.9655
2020 Avg (December) 20.9553

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Month High Low Average
January 21.0581 20.5498 20.7436
February 21.0897 20.5919 20.7990
March 20.6405 19.4446 20.0316
April 20.7426 19.7704 20.3790
May 21.5057 20.3827 20.8915
June 21.4913 20.4560 21.0318
July 21.3769 20.3540 20.7485
August 22.4359 20.5147 21.4190
September 23.3288 21.7773 22.3418
October 22.9254 22.5923 22.7507
November 23.4036 22.3628 22.7394
December 28.8061 23.4866 24.9655