YEARLY HIGH
16.5726 KRW
YEARLY LOW
14.0446 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3511 KRW

2020 AFN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 16.5726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 14.0446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5280 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1041 to the December average rate of 14.1978, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.5726 was up 5.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.7057, 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 82,863 KRW
2019 Average 74,804 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 70,223 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,639.81 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

16.2618
14.0101
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KRW 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 15.7241, compared to 14.9780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9913 KRW (High: 16.5726 / Low: 15.5813). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1712 KRW (High: 15.6287 / Low: 15.4575).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9913
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1712

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4537 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4537

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 15.9587) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.0243), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9344 (+6.22%).

2020 Avg (March) 15.9587
2019 Avg (March) 15.0243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.6541 14.7879 15.1041
February 15.9830 15.2417 15.5341
March 16.5726 15.5813 15.9587
April 16.2675 15.8081 16.0530
May 16.1828 15.9880 16.0742
June 15.9460 15.4244 15.6205
July 15.6287 15.4575 15.5592
August 15.5722 15.2335 15.4047
September 15.5690 15.0935 15.3314
October 15.1774 14.6742 14.8887
November 14.7936 14.3510 14.4866
December 14.3773 14.0446 14.1978