YEARLY HIGH
2.3525 DJF
YEARLY LOW
2.2743 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3168 DJF

2020 AFN to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 2.3525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 2.2743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0781 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3059 to the December average rate of 2.3100, 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 2.3525 was down 1.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.3896, 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 11,762 DJF
2019 Average 11,428 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 11,372 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 390.62 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.3406
2.3007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to DJF 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 2.3209, compared to 2.3127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0614 DJF (High: 2.3474 / Low: 2.2860). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 DJF (High: 2.3167 / Low: 2.3108).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0614
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 0.0237 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.3359) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3612), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0253 (-1.07%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.3359
2019 Avg (March) 2.3612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3298 2.2791 2.3059
February 2.3474 2.2860 2.3144
March 2.3525 2.3153 2.3359
April 2.3478 2.3211 2.3372
May 2.3364 2.3200 2.3278
June 2.3214 2.2923 2.3040
July 2.3214 2.3042 2.3099
August 2.3246 2.2743 2.3096
September 2.3297 2.3065 2.3172
October 2.3223 2.3134 2.3164
November 2.3167 2.3108 2.3130
December 2.3163 2.3026 2.3100