YEARLY HIGH
0.0473 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0309 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0440 QAR

2021 AFN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.0473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0164 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0471 to the December average rate of 0.0358, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0473 was down 1.74% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0481, 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 236 QAR
2020 Average 237 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 154 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.98 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0482
0.0347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to QAR 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 0.0469, compared to 0.0412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0071 QAR (High: 0.0379 / Low: 0.0309). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 QAR (High: 0.0473 / Low: 0.0468).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.0470) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0478), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-1.58%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.0470
2020 Avg (March) 0.0478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0472 0.0467 0.0471
February 0.0472 0.0465 0.0471
March 0.0473 0.0468 0.0470
April 0.0471 0.0464 0.0468
May 0.0472 0.0463 0.0468
June 0.0465 0.0458 0.0463
July 0.0466 0.0445 0.0456
August 0.0463 0.0422 0.0440
September 0.0435 0.0410 0.0421
October 0.0408 0.0401 0.0404
November 0.0403 0.0378 0.0393
December 0.0379 0.0309 0.0358