YEARLY HIGH
25.8984 CDF
YEARLY LOW
19.3190 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.0740 CDF

2020 AFN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 25.8984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 19.3190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5795 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.8455 to the December average rate of 25.3632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 25.8984 was up 17.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 21.9797, 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 129,492 CDF
2019 Average 106,137 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 96,595 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,897.41 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

25.9175
21.4753
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to CDF 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 22.7229, compared to 25.4252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.7229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.4252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 6.3027 CDF (High: 25.6216 / Low: 19.3190). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0945 CDF (High: 25.5974 / Low: 25.5029).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.3027
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0945

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1815 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1815

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 25.4756) against the same month in 2019 (average: 21.1000), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3756 (+20.74%).

2020 Avg (August) 25.4756
2019 Avg (August) 21.1000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.0984 21.6275 21.8455
February 22.3599 21.7205 21.9764
March 22.4875 22.2310 22.3662
April 22.7690 22.2815 22.5592
May 23.8278 22.6921 23.3574
June 24.9072 23.5941 24.2327
July 25.6323 24.7379 25.2476
August 25.8984 25.0522 25.4756
September 25.6490 25.4687 25.5473
October 25.6287 23.5619 25.3728
November 25.5974 25.5029 25.5446
December 25.6216 19.3190 25.3632