YEARLY HIGH
1.0388 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.7024 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7565 AFN

2021 VUV to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the VUV to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1.0388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 0.7024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3363 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7139 to the December average rate of 0.9015, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0388 was up 46.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7078, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,194 AFN
2020 Average 3,317 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 3,512 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,681.67 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.9208
0.6900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.7148, compared to 0.7981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0833 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1868 AFN (High: 1.0388 / Low: 0.8519). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 AFN (High: 0.7255 / Low: 0.7159).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1868
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.9015) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6990), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2026 (+28.98%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.9015
2020 Avg (December) 0.6990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7211 0.7086 0.7139
February 0.7302 0.7093 0.7150
March 0.7196 0.7024 0.7120
April 0.7163 0.7033 0.7092
May 0.7273 0.7052 0.7157
June 0.7255 0.7159 0.7233
July 0.7483 0.7176 0.7268
August 0.7760 0.7203 0.7470
September 0.7976 0.7602 0.7771
October 0.8159 0.7944 0.8047
November 0.8590 0.8119 0.8316
December 1.0388 0.8519 0.9015