YEARLY HIGH
222.9481 IDR
YEARLY LOW
172.2139 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
189.2763 IDR

2020 AFN to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 222.9481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 172.2139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.7342 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 177.7079 to the December average rate of 183.1489, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 222.9481 was up 16.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 191.3102, 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 1,114,741 IDR
2019 Average 907,841 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 861,070 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 253,671.17 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

209.7429
174.7956
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to IDR 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 190.0512, compared to 188.5015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.0512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 188.5015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 39.0692 IDR (High: 222.9481 / Low: 183.8790). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7488 IDR (High: 184.2959 / Low: 180.5471).

March Spread (Volatile) ±39.0692
December Spread (Stable) ±3.7488

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 12.7088 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.7088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 199.0955) against the same month in 2019 (average: 188.5907), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5049 (+5.57%).

2020 Avg (March) 199.0955
2019 Avg (March) 188.5907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 180.4555 172.2139 177.7079
February 184.7912 176.4910 178.7464
March 222.9481 183.8790 199.0955
April 218.5726 198.2949 206.8307
May 202.4054 191.0201 194.1219
June 190.3150 179.9657 183.8048
July 191.7874 184.5388 188.4544
August 193.6255 188.7616 190.5858
September 196.3598 190.7632 193.0024
October 193.2578 189.1696 191.3076
November 190.4830 182.3124 184.5097
December 184.2959 180.5471 183.1489