YEARLY HIGH
21.2627 AFN
YEARLY LOW
20.6062 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.9210 AFN

2020 AED to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AED to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 21.2627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 20.6062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6566 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.0194 to the December average rate of 20.9825, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 21.2627 was down 4.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 22.2231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106,314 AFN
2019 Average 106,034 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 103,031 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,282.90 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

21.0662
20.7069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 20.8842, compared to 20.9578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.8842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.5476 AFN (High: 21.1983 / Low: 20.6507). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0521 AFN (High: 20.9467 / Low: 20.8946).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5476
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0521

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1944 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 21.0194) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.5517), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4677 (+2.28%).

2020 Avg (January) 21.0194
2019 Avg (January) 20.5517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.2627 20.7993 21.0194
February 21.1983 20.6507 20.9430
March 20.9360 20.6062 20.7486
April 20.8810 20.6402 20.7368
May 20.8878 20.7449 20.8215
June 21.1418 20.8810 21.0363
July 21.0319 20.8824 20.9825
August 21.2484 20.8824 20.9831
September 21.0035 20.8120 20.9172
October 20.9467 20.8946 20.9245
November 20.9774 20.9188 20.9566
December 21.0454 20.9304 20.9825