YEARLY HIGH
0.0485 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0470 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0478 AED

2020 AFN to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.0485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0476 to the December average rate of 0.0477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0485 was down 1.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 243 AED
2019 Average 236 AED
Yearly Trough Low 235 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.49 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0483
0.0475
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to AED 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 0.0479, compared to 0.0477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0013 AED (High: 0.0484 / Low: 0.0472). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AED (High: 0.0479 / Low: 0.0477).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0482) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0487), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-1.07%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0482
2019 Avg (March) 0.0487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0481 0.0470 0.0476
February 0.0484 0.0472 0.0478
March 0.0485 0.0478 0.0482
April 0.0484 0.0479 0.0482
May 0.0482 0.0479 0.0480
June 0.0479 0.0473 0.0475
July 0.0479 0.0475 0.0477
August 0.0479 0.0471 0.0477
September 0.0480 0.0476 0.0478
October 0.0479 0.0477 0.0478
November 0.0478 0.0477 0.0477
December 0.0478 0.0475 0.0477