YEARLY HIGH
0.0173 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0111 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0123 AFN

2021 PYG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PYG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.0173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0112 to the December average rate of 0.0149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0173 was up 44.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87 AFN
2020 Average 57 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 56 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.24 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0153
0.0108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0116, compared to 0.0130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0033 AFN (High: 0.0173 / Low: 0.0140). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0117 / Low: 0.0116).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0149) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+34.89%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0149
2020 Avg (December) 0.0111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0114 0.0111 0.0112
February 0.0119 0.0111 0.0115
March 0.0120 0.0116 0.0118
April 0.0125 0.0119 0.0122
May 0.0119 0.0114 0.0116
June 0.0117 0.0116 0.0117
July 0.0121 0.0115 0.0117
August 0.0125 0.0115 0.0120
September 0.0128 0.0123 0.0126
October 0.0132 0.0129 0.0130
November 0.0141 0.0131 0.0135
December 0.0173 0.0140 0.0149