YEARLY HIGH
0.3326 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.2392 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2796 MXN

2020 AFN to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.3326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.2392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0934 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2436 to the December average rate of 0.2589, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3326 was up 27.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2609, 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 1,663 MXN
2019 Average 1,236 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 1,196 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 466.86 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3254
0.2361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MXN 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 0.2826, compared to 0.2766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0770 MXN (High: 0.3326 / Low: 0.2556). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 MXN (High: 0.2628 / Low: 0.2570).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0770
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2930) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2554), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0376 (+14.74%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2930
2019 Avg (March) 0.2554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2466 0.2392 0.2436
February 0.2586 0.2399 0.2450
March 0.3326 0.2556 0.2930
April 0.3320 0.3048 0.3180
May 0.3259 0.2894 0.3067
June 0.2988 0.2778 0.2891
July 0.2958 0.2851 0.2906
August 0.2949 0.2814 0.2875
September 0.2917 0.2721 0.2815
October 0.2846 0.2713 0.2764
November 0.2780 0.2597 0.2650
December 0.2628 0.2570 0.2589