YEARLY HIGH
1.2164 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.8634 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1445 ARS

2021 AFN to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 1.2164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.8634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3530 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1110 to the December average rate of 1.0016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.2164 was up 11.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0885, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,082 ARS
2020 Average 4,592 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 4,317 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,765.07 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.2307
0.9807
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to ARS 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 1.1740, compared to 1.1150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0590 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1899 ARS (High: 1.0533 / Low: 0.8634). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 ARS (High: 1.2160 / Low: 1.2014).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1899
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0806 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 1.2087) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.8831), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3256 (+36.87%).

2021 Avg (May) 1.2087
2020 Avg (May) 0.8831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1301 1.0869 1.1110
February 1.1594 1.1349 1.1470
March 1.1908 1.1625 1.1752
April 1.2054 1.1681 1.1923
May 1.2164 1.1965 1.2087
June 1.2160 1.2014 1.2099
July 1.2146 1.1719 1.2025
August 1.2159 1.1273 1.1699
September 1.1580 1.1000 1.1331
October 1.1097 1.0896 1.1008
November 1.1053 1.0488 1.0821
December 1.0533 0.8634 1.0016