YEARLY HIGH
0.2333 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.1500 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2132 MDL

2021 AFN to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 0.2333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.1500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0833 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2231 to the December average rate of 0.1744, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2333 was down 4.78% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2450, 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 1,167 MDL
2020 Average 1,122 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 750 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 416.50 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2358
0.1688
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MDL 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 0.2267, compared to 0.1997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0347 MDL (High: 0.1847 / Low: 0.1500). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 MDL (High: 0.2284 / Low: 0.2236).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0347
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.2303) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2380), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0077 (-3.25%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.2303
2020 Avg (April) 0.2380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2262 0.2209 0.2231
February 0.2271 0.2221 0.2252
March 0.2331 0.2257 0.2285
April 0.2333 0.2276 0.2303
May 0.2297 0.2238 0.2274
June 0.2284 0.2236 0.2258
July 0.2276 0.2200 0.2249
August 0.2238 0.2033 0.2128
September 0.2072 0.1989 0.2030
October 0.1962 0.1911 0.1932
November 0.1939 0.1840 0.1899
December 0.1847 0.1500 0.1744