2020 AFN to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |