2021 XCD to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 XCD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the XCD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 43.6374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 28.5422.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0952 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.6103 to the December average rate of 37.7110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 43.6374 was up 51.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 28.8995, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
XCD 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 28.7569, compared to 32.9673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2103 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 8.1318 AFN (High: 43.6374 / Low: 35.5057). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2396 AFN (High: 28.8052 / Low: 28.5656).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 37.7110) against the same month in 2020 (average: 28.5174), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1936 (+32.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.9591 | 28.5422 | 28.6103 |
| February | 28.9901 | 28.5656 | 28.6105 |
| March | 28.8052 | 28.5656 | 28.6625 |
| April | 29.0338 | 28.5841 | 28.7549 |
| May | 29.1250 | 28.5859 | 28.7868 |
| June | 29.4167 | 29.0281 | 29.1167 |
| July | 30.2953 | 29.3123 | 29.5994 |
| August | 31.9209 | 29.5205 | 30.7650 |
| September | 32.8706 | 31.3306 | 32.0784 |
| October | 33.6145 | 33.0553 | 33.3350 |
| November | 35.5997 | 33.4150 | 34.3149 |
| December | 43.6374 | 35.5057 | 37.7110 |