YEARLY HIGH
388.7461 AFN
YEARLY LOW
254.0284 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
276.4064 AFN

2021 KWD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 388.7461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 254.0284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 134.7178 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 255.0022 to the December average rate of 336.6032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 388.7461 was up 51.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 257.0998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,943,731 AFN
2020 Average 1,252,597 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 1,270,142 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 673,588.83 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

344.7633
246.8421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 257.3907, compared to 295.4220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 38.0313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 257.3907
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 295.4220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 71.5287 AFN (High: 388.7461 / Low: 317.2174). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9141 AFN (High: 257.3915 / Low: 255.4775).

December Spread (Volatile) ±71.5287
March Spread (Stable) ±1.9141

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: 336.6032) against the same month in 2020 (average: 252.7927), the exchange rate shifted by +83.8105 (+33.15%).

2021 Avg (December) 336.6032
2020 Avg (December) 252.7927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 257.9692 254.0284 255.0022
February 258.9024 254.8183 255.4597
March 257.3915 255.4775 256.1656
April 260.0283 255.7875 257.7267
May 261.7951 257.0002 258.5524
June 264.2522 260.4798 261.4377
July 271.9631 263.0615 265.8606
August 286.6447 265.2305 276.4260
September 295.5451 281.7697 288.1781
October 301.2017 296.0767 298.6975
November 318.2059 299.2742 306.7665
December 388.7461 317.2174 336.6032