2021 UYU to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 UYU to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the UYU to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 2.6632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 1.7344.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9287 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8276 to the December average rate of 2.2993, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.6632 was up 27.30% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.0921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UYU based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
UYU 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 1.7871, compared to 2.0420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2549 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.4881 AFN (High: 2.6632 / Low: 2.1750). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0336 AFN (High: 1.8267 / Low: 1.7931).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0592 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.2993) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.8169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4824 (+26.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8475 | 1.8098 | 1.8276 |
| February | 1.8267 | 1.7931 | 1.8104 |
| March | 1.7954 | 1.7344 | 1.7512 |
| April | 1.7809 | 1.7445 | 1.7610 |
| May | 1.7897 | 1.7513 | 1.7678 |
| June | 1.8302 | 1.7908 | 1.8043 |
| July | 1.8598 | 1.8051 | 1.8249 |
| August | 2.0243 | 1.8221 | 1.9202 |
| September | 2.0913 | 1.9827 | 2.0317 |
| October | 2.1074 | 2.0382 | 2.0696 |
| November | 2.1856 | 2.0433 | 2.1059 |
| December | 2.6632 | 2.1750 | 2.2993 |