YEARLY HIGH
0.0772 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0515 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0671 BRL

2020 AFN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.0772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0257 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0537 to the December average rate of 0.0668, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0772 was up 42.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0542, 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 386 BRL
2019 Average 253 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 257 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.50 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0753
0.0517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BRL 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 0.0641, compared to 0.0700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0088 BRL (High: 0.0679 / Low: 0.0590). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 BRL (High: 0.0679 / Low: 0.0653).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0734) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0506), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0228 (+44.94%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0734
2019 Avg (May) 0.0506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0561 0.0515 0.0537
February 0.0591 0.0546 0.0565
March 0.0679 0.0590 0.0641
April 0.0742 0.0668 0.0698
May 0.0772 0.0689 0.0734
June 0.0711 0.0624 0.0672
July 0.0700 0.0664 0.0687
August 0.0728 0.0681 0.0707
September 0.0734 0.0682 0.0703
October 0.0752 0.0719 0.0733
November 0.0749 0.0689 0.0706
December 0.0679 0.0653 0.0668