YEARLY HIGH
0.2008 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1375 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1783 NAD

2021 AFN to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.2008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.1375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0633 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1951 to the December average rate of 0.1564, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2008 was down 20.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2518, 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 1,004 NAD
2020 Average 1,073 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 687 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 316.72 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1989
0.1526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to NAD 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 0.1870, compared to 0.1697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0303 NAD (High: 0.1678 / Low: 0.1375). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 NAD (High: 0.1900 / Low: 0.1831).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

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 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1951) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+4.89%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1951
2020 Avg (January) 0.1860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2008 0.1886 0.1951
February 0.1952 0.1855 0.1906
March 0.2005 0.1892 0.1934
April 0.1900 0.1831 0.1863
May 0.1864 0.1754 0.1806
June 0.1819 0.1720 0.1759
July 0.1864 0.1743 0.1817
August 0.1859 0.1668 0.1769
September 0.1762 0.1671 0.1710
October 0.1693 0.1604 0.1651
November 0.1701 0.1592 0.1668
December 0.1678 0.1375 0.1564