YEARLY HIGH
0.0476 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0426 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0455 PEN

2020 AFN to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 0.0476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.0426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0431 to the December average rate of 0.0467, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0476 was up 6.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0447, 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 238 PEN
2019 Average 214 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 213 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.94 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0472
0.0427
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to PEN 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 0.0445, compared to 0.0464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0029 PEN (High: 0.0470 / Low: 0.0441). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PEN (High: 0.0469 / Low: 0.0465).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0469) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0430), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+8.98%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0469
2019 Avg (November) 0.0430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0443 0.0426 0.0431
February 0.0455 0.0435 0.0441
March 0.0470 0.0441 0.0458
April 0.0455 0.0441 0.0446
May 0.0450 0.0441 0.0447
June 0.0458 0.0443 0.0450
July 0.0460 0.0453 0.0456
August 0.0466 0.0455 0.0462
September 0.0469 0.0459 0.0463
October 0.0471 0.0465 0.0468
November 0.0476 0.0464 0.0469
December 0.0469 0.0465 0.0467