YEARLY HIGH
0.1527 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0372 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0818 AFN

2021 SYP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SYP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.1527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.0372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1155 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1508 to the December average rate of 0.0406, the exchange rate registered a net change of -73.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1527 was up 0.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1525, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 764 AFN
2020 Average 749 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 186 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 577.70 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1618
0.0295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.1020, compared to 0.0616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0404 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0904 AFN (High: 0.1518 / Low: 0.0614). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 AFN (High: 0.0632 / Low: 0.0624).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0904
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0623 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.1508) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1494), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+0.95%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.1508
2020 Avg (February) 0.1494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1526 0.1504 0.1508
February 0.1527 0.1505 0.1508
March 0.1518 0.0614 0.1241
April 0.0624 0.0614 0.0618
May 0.0626 0.0614 0.0619
June 0.0632 0.0624 0.0626
July 0.0651 0.0630 0.0636
August 0.0686 0.0634 0.0661
September 0.0706 0.0673 0.0689
October 0.0723 0.0710 0.0717
November 0.0747 0.0372 0.0587
December 0.0469 0.0382 0.0406