YEARLY HIGH
0.0264 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0256 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0260 BBD

2020 AFN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.0264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0259 to the December average rate of 0.0260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0264 was down 1.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0268, 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 132 BBD
2019 Average 128 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 128 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.09 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0263
0.0258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BBD 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 0.0261, compared to 0.0260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0007 BBD (High: 0.0264 / Low: 0.0257). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0261 / Low: 0.0260).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0262) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0265), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.07%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0262
2019 Avg (March) 0.0265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0262 0.0256 0.0259
February 0.0264 0.0257 0.0260
March 0.0264 0.0260 0.0262
April 0.0264 0.0261 0.0263
May 0.0262 0.0261 0.0262
June 0.0261 0.0258 0.0259
July 0.0261 0.0259 0.0260
August 0.0261 0.0256 0.0259
September 0.0262 0.0259 0.0260
October 0.0261 0.0260 0.0260
November 0.0260 0.0260 0.0260
December 0.0260 0.0259 0.0260