YEARLY HIGH
0.7297 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.5781 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7050 SDG

2020 AFN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 0.7297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.5781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1516 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5869 to the December average rate of 0.7172, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7297 was up 13.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6403, 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 3,649 SDG
2019 Average 2,950 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 2,890 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 758.21 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7399
0.5730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SDG 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 0.6917, compared to 0.7184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0925 SDG (High: 0.7212 / Low: 0.6286). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 SDG (High: 0.7197 / Low: 0.7177).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0925
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.7260) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6124), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1136 (+18.56%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.7260
2019 Avg (April) 0.6124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6407 0.5781 0.5869
February 0.7212 0.6286 0.6737
March 0.7286 0.7191 0.7250
April 0.7297 0.7210 0.7260
May 0.7261 0.7208 0.7232
June 0.7210 0.7121 0.7155
July 0.7210 0.7162 0.7177
August 0.7210 0.7086 0.7176
September 0.7234 0.7171 0.7199
October 0.7205 0.7181 0.7192
November 0.7197 0.7177 0.7186
December 0.7196 0.7144 0.7172