2021 TRY to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 TRY to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the TRY to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 11.1026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 6.1605.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9421 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4485 to the December average rate of 7.6706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.1026 was down 16.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 13.2402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
TRY to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.8838, compared to 9.2209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6629 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 3.5167 AFN (High: 9.6772 / Low: 6.1605). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2865 AFN (High: 10.6035 / Low: 10.3170).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.0961 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 10.8877) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12.6828), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7951 (-14.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.6035 | 10.3170 | 10.4485 |
| February | 11.1026 | 10.4373 | 10.8877 |
| March | 10.7077 | 9.2743 | 10.0832 |
| April | 9.6592 | 9.2419 | 9.4980 |
| May | 9.4615 | 9.0962 | 9.2739 |
| June | 9.3627 | 8.9531 | 9.1115 |
| July | 9.4507 | 9.1198 | 9.3072 |
| August | 10.3295 | 9.2195 | 9.8086 |
| September | 10.7064 | 9.8509 | 10.1188 |
| October | 10.2170 | 9.2483 | 9.7581 |
| November | 9.5227 | 7.1232 | 8.6620 |
| December | 9.6772 | 6.1605 | 7.6706 |