YEARLY HIGH
5.1441 NGN
YEARLY LOW
4.6380 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9483 NGN

2020 AFN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 5.1441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 4.6380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5061 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6922 to the December average rate of 4.9808, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.1441 was up 5.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.8557, 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 25,720 NGN
2019 Average 23,126 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 23,190 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,530.51 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.1277
4.6526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to NGN 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 4.9074, compared to 4.9892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3691 NGN (High: 5.1041 / Low: 4.7350). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0443 NGN (High: 5.0610 / Low: 5.0167).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3691
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0443

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0741 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0741

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 5.0532) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.6604), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3928 (+8.43%).

2020 Avg (April) 5.0532
2019 Avg (April) 4.6604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7398 4.6380 4.6922
February 4.8236 4.6709 4.7324
March 5.1041 4.7350 4.8646
April 5.1441 4.8203 5.0532
May 5.1181 5.0458 5.0881
June 5.0513 4.9901 5.0140
July 5.0610 5.0167 5.0295
August 5.0610 4.9284 4.9979
September 5.0440 4.9478 4.9938
October 5.0218 4.9484 4.9707
November 4.9933 4.9351 4.9624
December 5.1163 4.9190 4.9808