YEARLY HIGH
269.7716 STD
YEARLY LOW
179.9709 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
250.1971 STD

2021 AFN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 269.7716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 179.9709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.8007 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 264.5683 to the December average rate of 208.6797, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 269.7716 was down 7.50% compared to the 2020 peak of 291.6307, 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 1,348,858 STD
2020 Average 1,400,191 STD
Yearly Trough Low 899,854 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 449,003.36 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

272.7654
202.8538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to STD 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 264.6272, compared to 235.7669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.8602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 264.6272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 235.7669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 41.2985 STD (High: 221.2693 / Low: 179.9709). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8196 STD (High: 265.3258 / Low: 261.5061).

December Spread (Volatile) ±41.2985
January Spread (Stable) ±3.8196

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 18.2479 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.2479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 265.3375) against the same month in 2020 (average: 290.0264), the exchange rate shifted by -24.6889 (-8.51%).

2021 Avg (March) 265.3375
2020 Avg (March) 290.0264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 265.3258 261.5061 264.5683
February 265.1085 259.5812 263.5809
March 269.7716 261.8618 265.3375
April 269.7716 264.0859 266.9394
May 268.4368 263.4533 266.5611
June 264.3326 258.0893 260.7758
July 260.4423 250.7433 257.6508
August 259.3281 240.4517 249.6803
September 245.0354 233.5559 239.2120
October 235.4226 229.8065 232.4511
November 232.0611 220.2263 226.9276
December 221.2693 179.9709 208.6797