YEARLY HIGH
25.8641 CDF
YEARLY LOW
16.9669 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.0554 CDF

2021 AFN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 25.8641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 16.9669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8972 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.5245 to the December average rate of 19.6759, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 25.8641 was down 0.13% compared to the 2020 peak of 25.8984, 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 129,320 CDF
2020 Average 120,406 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 84,834 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,486.04 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

26.2594
19.0774
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to CDF 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 25.5599, compared to 22.5508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.5599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.5508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 3.8872 CDF (High: 20.8541 / Low: 16.9669). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3611 CDF (High: 25.6230 / Low: 25.2619).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.8872
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3611

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 1.9478 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 25.6028) against the same month in 2020 (average: 22.5592), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0436 (+13.49%).

2021 Avg (April) 25.6028
2020 Avg (April) 22.5592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.6230 25.2619 25.5245
February 25.7183 25.2543 25.6140
March 25.8382 25.3169 25.6609
April 25.8641 25.2621 25.6028
May 25.8045 25.3510 25.6541
June 25.4395 25.0160 25.3032
July 25.2366 24.2686 24.9062
August 24.9748 23.0408 23.9445
September 23.4528 22.3612 22.9725
October 22.5070 21.8891 22.1821
November 22.1460 20.8064 21.6237
December 20.8541 16.9669 19.6759