YEARLY HIGH
5.6053 AFN
YEARLY LOW
3.6094 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1091 AFN

2021 MXN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MXN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 5.6053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 3.6094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9959 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8726 to the December average rate of 4.8794, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.6053 was up 34.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.1800, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 280,263 AFN
2020 Average 180,042 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 180,469 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,793.48 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.9943
3.6154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 3.8513, compared to 4.3670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.1382 AFN (High: 5.6053 / Low: 4.4671). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1188 AFN (High: 3.9537 / Low: 3.8349).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.1382
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0782 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0782

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 4.8794) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.8632), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0161 (+26.30%).

2021 Avg (December) 4.8794
2020 Avg (December) 3.8632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9737 3.7516 3.8726
February 3.8747 3.7147 3.8086
March 3.8034 3.6094 3.7303
April 3.9363 3.8027 3.8740
May 3.9537 3.8349 3.8953
June 4.0120 3.7969 3.9270
July 4.1174 3.9475 4.0100
August 4.3074 3.9739 4.1393
September 4.4415 4.2509 4.3279
October 4.4973 4.3395 4.4049
November 4.5238 4.3129 4.4405
December 5.6053 4.4671 4.8794