2020 AFN to MDL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 AFN to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the AFN to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 0.2450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.2114.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0336 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2250 to the December average rate of 0.2231, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2450 was up 6.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2308, 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 MDL 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 0.2294, compared to 0.2194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0100 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0130 MDL (High: 0.2450 / Low: 0.2321). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 MDL (High: 0.2240 / Low: 0.2208).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 0.0093 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.2380) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2284), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0096 (+4.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.2298 | 0.2204 | 0.2250 |
| February | 0.2326 | 0.2226 | 0.2282 |
| March | 0.2367 | 0.2266 | 0.2317 |
| April | 0.2450 | 0.2321 | 0.2380 |
| May | 0.2348 | 0.2280 | 0.2313 |
| June | 0.2270 | 0.2195 | 0.2221 |
| July | 0.2235 | 0.2154 | 0.2199 |
| August | 0.2166 | 0.2114 | 0.2146 |
| September | 0.2194 | 0.2144 | 0.2164 |
| October | 0.2223 | 0.2184 | 0.2200 |
| November | 0.2240 | 0.2208 | 0.2224 |
| December | 0.2254 | 0.2216 | 0.2231 |