YEARLY HIGH
0.6709 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.4452 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6222 GMD

2021 AFN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.6709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.4452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2257 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6682 to the December average rate of 0.5166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6709 was down 0.99% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6776, 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 3,354 GMD
2020 Average 3,349 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,226 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,128.58 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.6833
0.5015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to GMD 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 0.6603, compared to 0.5840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1009 GMD (High: 0.5461 / Low: 0.4452). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 GMD (High: 0.6647 / Low: 0.6593).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1009
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 0.0467 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.6682) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6629), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+0.80%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.6682
2020 Avg (January) 0.6629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6709 0.6612 0.6682
February 0.6674 0.6541 0.6651
March 0.6647 0.6593 0.6623
April 0.6631 0.6532 0.6582
May 0.6630 0.6505 0.6582
June 0.6522 0.6431 0.6500
July 0.6462 0.6241 0.6394
August 0.6411 0.5925 0.6159
September 0.6109 0.5761 0.5933
October 0.5820 0.5677 0.5754
November 0.5758 0.5446 0.5633
December 0.5461 0.4452 0.5166