YEARLY HIGH
37.3991 MNT
YEARLY LOW
34.5712 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.5425 MNT

2020 AFN to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 37.3991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 34.5712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8279 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.0118 to the December average rate of 37.0190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 37.3991 was up 7.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.6862, 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 186,996 MNT
2019 Average 165,210 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 172,856 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,139.55 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

37.4509
34.7901
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MNT 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 36.0721, compared to 37.0128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.0721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.0128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 1.5705 MNT (High: 36.3444 / Low: 34.7739). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1833 MNT (High: 36.6352 / Low: 36.4519).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.5705
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1833

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1446 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 37.2292) against the same month in 2019 (average: 34.0312), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1979 (+9.40%).

2020 Avg (September) 37.2292
2019 Avg (September) 34.0312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.4060 34.5712 35.0118
February 36.3444 34.7739 35.7049
March 36.3616 35.9186 36.2057
April 36.7668 36.2079 36.5421
May 36.6352 36.4519 36.5460
June 36.5959 36.2211 36.4224
July 37.1215 36.5765 36.7960
August 37.1282 36.5026 36.9582
September 37.3991 37.0005 37.2292
October 37.2673 36.8712 37.0846
November 37.1730 36.8501 36.9899
December 37.1282 36.9124 37.0190