YEARLY HIGH
0.0191 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0165 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0175 CAD

2020 AFN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0169 to the December average rate of 0.0166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0191 was up 5.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0181, 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 96 CAD
2019 Average 85 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 82 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.18 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0186
0.0164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to CAD 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 0.0178, compared to 0.0171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0015 CAD (High: 0.0191 / Low: 0.0176). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CAD (High: 0.0173 / Low: 0.0171).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0183) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0177), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+3.15%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0183
2019 Avg (March) 0.0177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0173 0.0166 0.0169
February 0.0177 0.0171 0.0173
March 0.0191 0.0176 0.0183
April 0.0187 0.0181 0.0185
May 0.0187 0.0180 0.0183
June 0.0177 0.0173 0.0175
July 0.0177 0.0173 0.0175
August 0.0175 0.0169 0.0172
September 0.0174 0.0170 0.0172
October 0.0173 0.0171 0.0172
November 0.0174 0.0169 0.0170
December 0.0168 0.0165 0.0166