YEARLY HIGH
14.7066 KRW
YEARLY LOW
10.0515 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.8057 KRW

2021 AFN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 14.7066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 10.0515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6550 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2242 to the December average rate of 11.6481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.7066 was down 11.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 16.5726, 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 73,533 KRW
2020 Average 76,749 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 50,258 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,275.24 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

14.8854
11.3538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KRW 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 14.3809, compared to 13.2304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 2.2828 KRW (High: 12.3343 / Low: 10.0515). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2535 KRW (High: 14.5151 / Low: 14.2616).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.2828
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2535

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 1.1481 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 14.5911) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.9587), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3676 (-8.57%).

2021 Avg (March) 14.5911
2020 Avg (March) 15.9587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.4834 13.9965 14.2242
February 14.5151 14.2616 14.3814
March 14.7066 14.2444 14.5911
April 14.6250 14.2364 14.3977
May 14.6803 14.1402 14.4211
June 14.4618 14.1263 14.2702
July 14.5066 13.9800 14.3106
August 14.4320 13.4924 13.9726
September 13.8809 13.0142 13.5325
October 13.2745 12.8610 13.1222
November 13.1759 12.2956 12.7961
December 12.3343 10.0515 11.6481