YEARLY HIGH
1.1158 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.7589 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8253 AFN

2021 XPF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XPF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1.1158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.7589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3569 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7883 to the December average rate of 0.9655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.1158 was up 40.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,579 AFN
2020 Average 3,677 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 3,795 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,784.36 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.9849
0.7531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.7848, compared to 0.8659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0810 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.2056 AFN (High: 1.1158 / Low: 0.9102). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 AFN (High: 0.7987 / Low: 0.7812).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2056
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.9655) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7862), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1794 (+22.81%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.9655
2020 Avg (December) 0.7862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7987 0.7812 0.7883
February 0.7982 0.7766 0.7836
March 0.7849 0.7589 0.7724
April 0.7919 0.7612 0.7790
May 0.8079 0.7816 0.7919
June 0.8032 0.7804 0.7936
July 0.8147 0.7837 0.7929
August 0.8515 0.7847 0.8200
September 0.8815 0.8381 0.8552
October 0.8884 0.8681 0.8755
November 0.9135 0.8711 0.8862
December 1.1158 0.9102 0.9655