2020 AFN to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |