YEARLY HIGH
0.2450 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.2114 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2244 MDL

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,225 MDL
2019 Average 1,125 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 1,057 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 168.24 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2403
0.2123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0130
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.2380
2019 Avg (April) 0.2284

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