YEARLY HIGH
0.0105 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0075 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0080 AFN

2021 SLL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SLL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.0105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0076 to the December average rate of 0.0091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0105 was up 0.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52 AFN
2020 Average 42 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 38 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.75 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0092
0.0074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0076, compared to 0.0084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0018 AFN (High: 0.0105 / Low: 0.0086). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0076 / Low: 0.0075).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0091) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0076), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+19.22%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0091
2020 Avg (December) 0.0076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
February 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
March 0.0076 0.0075 0.0076
April 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
May 0.0077 0.0076 0.0076
June 0.0078 0.0076 0.0077
July 0.0080 0.0077 0.0078
August 0.0084 0.0078 0.0081
September 0.0086 0.0082 0.0083
October 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
November 0.0087 0.0083 0.0085
December 0.0105 0.0086 0.0091