YEARLY HIGH
20.7594 AFN
YEARLY LOW
13.2060 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.4542 AFN

2021 BRL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BRL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 20.7594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 13.2060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5534 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4353 to the December average rate of 18.0203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 20.7594 was up 6.84% compared to the 2020 peak of 19.4299, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 518,986 AFN
2020 Average 376,116 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 330,151 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 188,835.25 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

18.4484
13.3113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 14.4510, compared to 16.4575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.4575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 3.9122 AFN (High: 20.7594 / Low: 16.8473). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5843 AFN (High: 14.4195 / Low: 13.8352).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.9122
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5843

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5370 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 18.0203) against the same month in 2020 (average: 14.9786), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0417 (+20.31%).

2021 Avg (December) 18.0203
2020 Avg (December) 14.9786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.9366 14.0521 14.4353
February 14.4195 13.8352 14.2763
March 14.1550 13.2060 13.7394
April 14.5593 13.5336 13.9319
May 15.0265 14.2663 14.6813
June 16.1538 15.2295 15.6417
July 15.7374 15.1071 15.4917
August 16.6830 15.2233 15.8230
September 17.1290 16.0641 16.4389
October 16.6508 15.8945 16.2805
November 17.1726 15.8983 16.6903
December 20.7594 16.8473 18.0203