YEARLY HIGH
7.2753 AFN
YEARLY LOW
4.9802 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6347 AFN

2021 NAD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NAD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 7.2753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 4.9802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2951 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1278 to the December average rate of 6.4082, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.2753 was up 31.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.5342, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,376 AFN
2020 Average 23,466 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 24,901 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,475.41 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.5362
4.9998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 5.3575, compared to 5.9119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5544 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.3148 AFN (High: 7.2753 / Low: 5.9605). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1989 AFN (High: 5.4628 / Low: 5.2639).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3148
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1989

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1826 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 6.4082) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.1824), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2258 (+23.65%).

2021 Avg (December) 6.4082
2020 Avg (December) 5.1824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3016 4.9802 5.1278
February 5.3921 5.1228 5.2490
March 5.2846 4.9871 5.1716
April 5.4628 5.2639 5.3693
May 5.7000 5.3638 5.5404
June 5.8133 5.4972 5.6869
July 5.7358 5.3641 5.5043
August 5.9950 5.3786 5.6574
September 5.9832 5.6751 5.8484
October 6.2335 5.9055 6.0572
November 6.2800 5.8782 5.9961
December 7.2753 5.9605 6.4082