YEARLY HIGH
57.9522 AFN
YEARLY LOW
17.0154 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.9049 AFN

2021 LYD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LYD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 57.9522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 17.0154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.9367 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.5683 to the December average rate of 22.1454, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 57.9522 was up 0.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 57.7825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 289,761 AFN
2020 Average 277,049 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 85,077 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 204,683.69 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

23.1018
16.6999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 18.2316, compared to 19.5782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.5782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 40.6839 AFN (High: 57.9522 / Low: 17.2683). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2503 AFN (High: 17.6667 / Low: 17.4164).

January Spread (Volatile) ±40.6839
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2503

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.2290 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 22.5683) against the same month in 2020 (average: 55.1604), the exchange rate shifted by -32.5921 (-59.09%).

2021 Avg (January) 22.5683
2020 Avg (January) 55.1604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.9522 17.2683 22.5683
February 17.6135 17.2471 17.3393
March 17.4697 17.0223 17.2334
April 17.4370 17.0154 17.2477
May 17.6913 17.2222 17.4184
June 17.6667 17.4164 17.5826
July 18.1311 17.5394 17.7268
August 19.0666 17.6889 18.3868
September 19.6753 18.7483 19.1771
October 19.9860 19.6030 19.7904
November 20.9134 19.8171 20.2427
December 25.6047 20.8832 22.1454