YEARLY HIGH
0.0229 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0168 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0189 AUD

2020 AFN to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0189 to the December average rate of 0.0172, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0229 was up 18.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0193, 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 115 AUD
2019 Average 92 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 84 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.65 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0215
0.0168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to AUD 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 0.0199, compared to 0.0180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0032 AUD (High: 0.0229 / Low: 0.0197). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AUD (High: 0.0185 / Low: 0.0180).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0212) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+12.95%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0212
2019 Avg (March) 0.0187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0196 0.0182 0.0189
February 0.0203 0.0192 0.0195
March 0.0229 0.0197 0.0212
April 0.0219 0.0200 0.0208
May 0.0206 0.0196 0.0201
June 0.0192 0.0184 0.0188
July 0.0187 0.0181 0.0185
August 0.0183 0.0176 0.0180
September 0.0185 0.0177 0.0180
October 0.0185 0.0180 0.0183
November 0.0186 0.0176 0.0178
December 0.0176 0.0168 0.0172