YEARLY HIGH
0.0513 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0344 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0468 PEN

2021 AFN to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 0.0513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0469 to the December average rate of 0.0398, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0513 was up 7.80% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0476, 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 257 PEN
2020 Average 227 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 172 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.62 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0507
0.0388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to PEN 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 0.0479, compared to 0.0456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0081 PEN (High: 0.0424 / Low: 0.0344). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 PEN (High: 0.0474 / Low: 0.0465).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 0.0491) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0462), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+6.30%).

2021 Avg (August) 0.0491
2020 Avg (August) 0.0462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0472 0.0462 0.0469
February 0.0474 0.0465 0.0472
March 0.0487 0.0472 0.0479
April 0.0492 0.0459 0.0475
May 0.0493 0.0473 0.0485
June 0.0507 0.0487 0.0497
July 0.0501 0.0483 0.0492
August 0.0513 0.0473 0.0491
September 0.0485 0.0460 0.0474
October 0.0463 0.0438 0.0446
November 0.0443 0.0421 0.0434
December 0.0424 0.0344 0.0398