YEARLY HIGH
0.2760 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1656 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2232 SCR

2020 AFN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.2760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.1656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1104 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1770 to the December average rate of 0.2750, the exchange rate registered a net change of 55.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2760 was up 49.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1851, 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 1,380 SCR
2019 Average 878 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 828 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 551.81 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2848
0.1672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SCR 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 0.2006, compared to 0.2458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0504 SCR (High: 0.2308 / Low: 0.1803). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SCR (High: 0.2348 / Low: 0.2329).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0504
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.2750) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1744), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1006 (+57.69%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.2750
2019 Avg (December) 0.1744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1793 0.1658 0.1770
February 0.1807 0.1751 0.1776
March 0.1844 0.1656 0.1793
April 0.2308 0.1803 0.2150
May 0.2372 0.2109 0.2275
June 0.2298 0.2177 0.2274
July 0.2333 0.2278 0.2291
August 0.2397 0.2285 0.2318
September 0.2348 0.2329 0.2336
October 0.2515 0.2339 0.2406
November 0.2706 0.2513 0.2647
December 0.2760 0.2703 0.2750