YEARLY HIGH
1.0144 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.9109 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9647 INR

2020 AFN to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 1.0144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.9109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1036 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9231 to the December average rate of 0.9558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0144 was up 5.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9575, 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 5,072 INR
2019 Average 4,522 INR
Yearly Trough Low 4,554 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 517.81 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0086
0.9154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to INR 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 0.9672, compared to 0.9623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0540 INR (High: 1.0055 / Low: 0.9515). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 INR (High: 0.9770 / Low: 0.9665).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0540
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

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 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.0008) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8985), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1023 (+11.39%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.0008
2019 Avg (April) 0.8985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9368 0.9109 0.9231
February 0.9515 0.9160 0.9306
March 1.0055 0.9515 0.9780
April 1.0144 0.9871 1.0008
May 0.9997 0.9849 0.9900
June 0.9868 0.9755 0.9806
July 0.9770 0.9665 0.9719
August 0.9784 0.9497 0.9677
September 0.9652 0.9513 0.9570
October 0.9709 0.9494 0.9572
November 0.9728 0.9594 0.9643
December 0.9607 0.9451 0.9558