YEARLY HIGH
0.1446 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1004 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1337 BWP

2021 AFN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.1446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.1004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0442 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1419 to the December average rate of 0.1153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1446 was down 11.16% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1628, 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 723 BWP
2020 Average 745 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 502 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.01 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1454
0.1126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BWP 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 0.1400, compared to 0.1274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0221 BWP (High: 0.1225 / Low: 0.1004). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 BWP (High: 0.1265 / Low: 0.1234).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0221
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.1427) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1503), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0077 (-5.09%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.1427
2020 Avg (March) 0.1503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1438 0.1389 0.1419
February 0.1424 0.1388 0.1409
March 0.1446 0.1410 0.1427
April 0.1433 0.1384 0.1402
May 0.1405 0.1351 0.1381
June 0.1391 0.1344 0.1362
July 0.1397 0.1333 0.1375
August 0.1388 0.1286 0.1341
September 0.1308 0.1241 0.1277
October 0.1265 0.1234 0.1249
November 0.1270 0.1220 0.1246
December 0.1225 0.1004 0.1153