YEARLY HIGH
11.8912 KPW
YEARLY LOW
11.5233 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7123 KPW

2020 AFN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 11.8912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 11.5233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3678 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6573 to the December average rate of 11.6778, 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 11.8912 was down 1.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 12.0806, 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 59,456 KPW
2019 Average 57,801 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 57,617 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,839.10 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.8328
11.6310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KPW 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 11.7331, compared to 11.6915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0416 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.3071 KPW (High: 11.8655 / Low: 11.5584). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0292 KPW (High: 11.7264 / Low: 11.6972).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3071
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0292

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1202 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 11.8094) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.9376), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1282 (-1.07%).

2020 Avg (March) 11.8094
2019 Avg (March) 11.9376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7801 11.5233 11.6573
February 11.8655 11.5584 11.7000
March 11.8912 11.7035 11.8094
April 11.8709 11.7340 11.8160
May 11.8110 11.7302 11.7680
June 11.7340 11.5900 11.6478
July 11.7340 11.6505 11.6777
August 11.7340 11.5319 11.6774
September 11.7729 11.6656 11.7141
October 11.7264 11.6972 11.7099
November 11.7135 11.6807 11.6922
December 11.7063 11.6430 11.6778