YEARLY HIGH
91.6437 PYG
YEARLY LOW
83.0489 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
88.0618 PYG

2020 AFN to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 91.6437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 83.0489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5948 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.2964 to the December average rate of 90.2587, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 91.6437 was up 10.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 83.1474, 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 458,218 PYG
2019 Average 400,437 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 415,244 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,973.83 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

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83.5874
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AFN to PYG 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 85.5594, compared to 90.5643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 85.5594
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 90.5643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 4.4909 PYG (High: 91.6437 / Low: 87.1527). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4441 PYG (High: 91.6298 / Low: 91.1857).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.4909
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4441

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.1273 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 90.2587) against the same month in 2019 (average: 82.0420), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2167 (+10.02%).

2020 Avg (December) 90.2587
2019 Avg (December) 82.0420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.4624 83.0489 84.2964
February 86.0003 83.8594 84.8096
March 87.1373 85.0537 86.1513
April 86.4364 83.8920 85.4229
May 86.7611 85.1229 85.9521
June 88.0179 85.9499 86.7241
July 90.6138 88.1016 89.3993
August 90.6848 89.3845 90.1879
September 91.3798 90.3641 90.8749
October 91.6070 90.8678 91.2786
November 91.6298 91.1857 91.3861
December 91.6437 87.1527 90.2587