YEARLY HIGH
4.7168 MRO
YEARLY LOW
4.5709 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6459 MRO

2020 AFN to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 4.7168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.5709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1459 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6240 to the December average rate of 4.6322, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.7168 was down 1.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.7920, 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 23,584 MRO
2019 Average 22,928 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 22,855 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 729.51 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.6937
4.6136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MRO 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 4.6541, compared to 4.6376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.1218 MRO (High: 4.7067 / Low: 4.5848). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 MRO (High: 4.6515 / Low: 4.6399).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1218
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

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 0.0477 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4.6844) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.7353), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0508 (-1.07%).

2020 Avg (March) 4.6844
2019 Avg (March) 4.7353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6728 4.5709 4.6240
February 4.7067 4.5848 4.6410
March 4.7168 4.6424 4.6844
April 4.7088 4.6545 4.6870
May 4.6850 4.6530 4.6680
June 4.6545 4.5974 4.6203
July 4.6545 4.6214 4.6321
August 4.6545 4.5743 4.6320
September 4.6699 4.6273 4.6466
October 4.6515 4.6399 4.6449
November 4.6464 4.6334 4.6379
December 4.6435 4.6184 4.6322