YEARLY HIGH
0.1443 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0971 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1042 AFN

2021 MWK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MWK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.1443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.0971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0472 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1000 to the December average rate of 0.1250, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1443 was up 36.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 722 AFN
2020 Average 516 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 486 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 235.85 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1277
0.0954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.0990, compared to 0.1095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0268 AFN (High: 0.1443 / Low: 0.1175). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 AFN (High: 0.1005 / Low: 0.0989).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0268
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1250) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1005), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0245 (+24.43%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1250
2020 Avg (December) 0.1005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1015 0.0994 0.1000
February 0.1005 0.0989 0.0994
March 0.0998 0.0980 0.0990
April 0.1001 0.0979 0.0988
May 0.0996 0.0971 0.0981
June 0.0994 0.0976 0.0984
July 0.1020 0.0978 0.0990
August 0.1063 0.0982 0.1023
September 0.1093 0.1042 0.1066
October 0.1114 0.1093 0.1104
November 0.1179 0.1107 0.1137
December 0.1443 0.1175 0.1250