2020 AFN to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4666 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.3341 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3895 JPY

2020 AFN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.4666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.3341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1325 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4149 to the December average rate of 1.3462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4666 was down 2.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5002, 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 7,333 JPY

2019 Average 7,002 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 6,671 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 662.29 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.4370

1.3380

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to JPY 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 1.4113, compared to 1.3676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4113

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1106 JPY (High: 1.4666 / Low: 1.3559). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 JPY (High: 1.4119 / Low: 1.3931).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1106

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.4128) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4740), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0612 (-4.15%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.4128

2019 Avg (March) 1.4740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4329	1.3919	1.4149
February	1.4513	1.3949	1.4288
March	1.4666	1.3559	1.4128
April	1.4338	1.3967	1.4160
May	1.4119	1.3931	1.4022
June	1.4198	1.3753	1.3932
July	1.3956	1.3631	1.3853
August	1.3879	1.3558	1.3753
September	1.3869	1.3606	1.3747
October	1.3799	1.3565	1.3690
November	1.3685	1.3429	1.3550
December	1.3574	1.3341	1.3462