2021 SCR to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 SCR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the SCR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 8.7584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 3.5585.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1999 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6421 to the December average rate of 7.5758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 108.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.7584 was up 45.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.0374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
SCR to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.2928, compared to 6.5144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2216 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 2.3251 AFN (High: 8.7584 / Low: 6.4333). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1166 AFN (High: 3.7138 / Low: 3.5972).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0756 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 7.5758) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.6362), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9396 (+108.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6910 | 3.5585 | 3.6421 |
| February | 3.7138 | 3.5972 | 3.6523 |
| March | 3.7875 | 3.6166 | 3.6598 |
| April | 5.6119 | 3.7139 | 4.8002 |
| May | 5.3100 | 4.7106 | 4.9430 |
| June | 5.3738 | 4.7541 | 5.0593 |
| July | 6.0740 | 4.9135 | 5.4210 |
| August | 6.7246 | 5.2817 | 6.0757 |
| September | 6.7905 | 6.2552 | 6.6063 |
| October | 7.1001 | 6.0788 | 6.5307 |
| November | 7.3880 | 6.2584 | 6.8769 |
| December | 8.7584 | 6.4333 | 7.5758 |