YEARLY HIGH
32.3901 AFN
YEARLY LOW
21.1550 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.8878 AFN

2021 QAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 32.3901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 21.1550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2351 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.2279 to the December average rate of 27.9897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 32.3901 was up 51.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 21.4508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 161,951 AFN
2020 Average 105,521 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 105,775 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,175.54 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

28.6659
20.5517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 21.3410, compared to 24.4347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0937 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.3410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.4347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 6.0358 AFN (High: 32.3901 / Low: 26.3543). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2258 AFN (High: 21.3808 / Low: 21.1550).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.0358
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2258

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: 27.9897) against the same month in 2020 (average: 21.1629), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8268 (+32.26%).

2021 Avg (December) 27.9897
2020 Avg (December) 21.1629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.4028 21.1726 21.2279
February 21.5258 21.2001 21.2362
March 21.3808 21.1550 21.2689
April 21.5422 21.2182 21.3466
May 21.6182 21.1829 21.3627
June 21.8347 21.4956 21.6037
July 22.4868 21.4772 21.9395
August 23.6934 21.5977 22.7277
September 24.3902 22.9839 23.7504
October 24.9505 24.5355 24.7370
November 26.4240 24.8007 25.4636
December 32.3901 26.3543 27.9897