YEARLY HIGH
2.0763 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.3221 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4624 AFN

2021 DOP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DOP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 2.0763. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1.3221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7542 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3288 to the December average rate of 1.7908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.0763 was up 40.76% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.4751, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,381 AFN
2020 Average 6,808 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 6,610 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,770.86 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.8370
1.2826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 1.3547, compared to 1.5700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3547
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.3836 AFN (High: 2.0763 / Low: 1.6927). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 AFN (High: 1.3411 / Low: 1.3221).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3836
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.7908) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.3250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4659 (+35.16%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.7908
2020 Avg (December) 1.3250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3411 1.3221 1.3288
February 1.3539 1.3299 1.3343
March 1.3616 1.3364 1.3512
April 1.3790 1.3562 1.3668
May 1.3829 1.3600 1.3671
June 1.3949 1.3753 1.3802
July 1.4365 1.3884 1.4031
August 1.5144 1.3950 1.4574
September 1.5639 1.4932 1.5304
October 1.6121 1.5823 1.5983
November 1.7012 1.6014 1.6402
December 2.0763 1.6927 1.7908