YEARLY HIGH
84.5137 AFN
YEARLY LOW
58.2152 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.5312 AFN

2021 AUD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AUD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 84.5137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 58.2152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.2985 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.6626 to the December average rate of 72.9256, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 84.5137 was up 42.01% compared to the 2020 peak of 59.5142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 422,568 AFN
2020 Average 265,415 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 291,076 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,492.73 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

74.2780
58.0492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to AFN 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 59.9329, compared to 65.1295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1967 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.9329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.1295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 17.2784 AFN (High: 84.5137 / Low: 67.2353). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5270 AFN (High: 60.3790 / Low: 58.8519).

December Spread (Volatile) ±17.2784
January Spread (Stable) ±1.5270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6898 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 72.9256) against the same month in 2020 (average: 58.1061), the exchange rate shifted by +14.8195 (+25.50%).

2021 Avg (December) 72.9256
2020 Avg (December) 58.1061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.3790 58.8519 59.6626
February 61.7553 58.7552 59.9810
March 60.6380 58.6113 59.6845
April 60.6016 58.7950 59.8101
May 61.5098 59.7493 60.3676
June 60.8938 58.7023 60.0914
July 61.3315 58.2152 59.4016
August 63.0034 58.4783 60.6816
September 65.4389 62.0926 63.4573
October 68.3461 64.8958 66.6917
November 68.7439 66.5942 67.6192
December 84.5137 67.2353 72.9256