YEARLY HIGH
858.8694 IRR
YEARLY LOW
539.1007 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
548.8277 IRR

2020 AFN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 858.8694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 539.1007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 319.7687 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 545.3801 to the December average rate of 546.3366, 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 858.8694 was up 50.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 569.9493, 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 4,294,347 IRR
2019 Average 2,707,314 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 2,695,504 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,598,843.59 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

557.6140
543.8588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to IRR 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 548.9883, compared to 548.6670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 548.9883
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 548.6670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 313.8208 IRR (High: 858.8694 / Low: 545.0486). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3639 IRR (High: 548.5993 / Low: 547.2354).

July Spread (Volatile) ±313.8208
October Spread (Stable) ±1.3639

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 10.1683 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.1683

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 556.4677) against the same month in 2019 (average: 524.1416), the exchange rate shifted by +32.3261 (+6.17%).

2020 Avg (July) 556.4677
2019 Avg (July) 524.1416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 551.5806 539.1007 545.3801
February 555.1088 540.7401 547.4112
March 556.3085 547.5254 552.6609
April 555.3598 548.9570 552.7905
May 553.5628 548.7781 550.6822
June 548.9570 542.2179 545.0051
July 858.8694 545.0486 556.4677
August 548.9570 539.5015 546.2994
September 550.7751 545.7550 548.0250
October 548.5993 547.2354 547.8304
November 547.9973 546.4633 547.0428
December 547.6618 544.6960 546.3366