YEARLY HIGH
0.2516 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1807 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2142 LSL

2020 AFN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.2516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0709 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1860 to the December average rate of 0.1932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2516 was up 27.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1966, 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 1,258 LSL
2019 Average 928 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 903 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 354.48 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2494
0.1802
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to LSL 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 0.2170, compared to 0.2113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0324 LSL (High: 0.2336 / Low: 0.2011). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 LSL (High: 0.2183 / Low: 0.2104).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0324
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.2436) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1831), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0605 (+33.04%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.2436
2019 Avg (April) 0.1831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1935 0.1807 0.1860
February 0.2030 0.1912 0.1947
March 0.2336 0.2011 0.2184
April 0.2516 0.2352 0.2436
May 0.2454 0.2270 0.2375
June 0.2278 0.2152 0.2218
July 0.2224 0.2136 0.2174
August 0.2305 0.2170 0.2231
September 0.2228 0.2106 0.2179
October 0.2183 0.2104 0.2143
November 0.2118 0.1976 0.2020
December 0.1992 0.1889 0.1932