2021 MYR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.8800 AFN

YEARLY LOW

18.6100 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.1173 AFN

2021 MYR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 27.8800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 18.6100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2700 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.1445 to the December average rate of 24.1977, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 27.8800 was up 44.95% compared to the 2020 peak of 19.2340, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 557,600 AFN

2020 Average 366,036 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 372,199 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 185,400.34 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

24.7330

18.3090

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 18.9716, compared to 21.2630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.9716

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.2630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 5.1849 AFN (High: 27.8800 / Low: 22.6951). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2818 AFN (High: 19.1497 / Low: 18.8679).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.1849

June Spread (Stable) ±0.2818

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2589 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 24.1977) against the same month in 2020 (average: 18.9995), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1982 (+27.36%).

2021 Avg (December) 24.1977

2020 Avg (December) 18.9995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.3315	19.0309	19.1445
February	19.3953	18.9780	19.1033
March	19.1411	18.6100	18.8443
April	19.0090	18.6467	18.8456
May	19.0552	18.7359	18.8557
June	19.1497	18.8679	19.0362
July	19.6165	18.7815	19.0413
August	20.7202	18.8673	19.7057
September	21.3863	20.4022	20.8112
October	21.9035	21.3424	21.6393
November	22.8853	21.7683	22.1826
December	27.8800	22.6951	24.1977