YEARLY HIGH
3.5302 AFN
YEARLY LOW
2.3837 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6051 AFN

2021 THB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the THB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 3.5302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 2.3837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1464 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5763 to the December average rate of 3.0385, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.5302 was up 35.91% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.5974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 882,539 AFN
2020 Average 614,550 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 595,931 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286,607.58 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.0973
2.3920
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 2.5238, compared to 2.6865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.6945 AFN (High: 3.5302 / Low: 2.8356). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0406 AFN (High: 2.5984 / Low: 2.5578).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6945
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0406

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 0.0582 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 3.0385) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.5635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4750 (+18.53%).

2021 Avg (December) 3.0385
2020 Avg (December) 2.5635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5984 2.5578 2.5763
February 2.5873 2.5436 2.5751
March 2.5615 2.4681 2.5169
April 2.5080 2.4630 2.4809
May 2.5179 2.4577 2.4889
June 2.5281 2.4595 2.5045
July 2.5241 2.4143 2.4508
August 2.6703 2.3837 2.5131
September 2.7511 2.5641 2.6234
October 2.7368 2.6438 2.6916
November 2.8654 2.7150 2.8014
December 3.5302 2.8356 3.0385