2020 AFN to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 AFN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the AFN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 7.7390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 7.3902.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3487 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5167 to the December average rate of 7.5383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.7390 was down 0.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.7987, 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 SOS 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 7.5775, compared to 7.5438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0337 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.3101 SOS (High: 7.7390 / Low: 7.4289). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0557 SOS (High: 7.5763 / Low: 7.5207).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0731 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 7.5743) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.7372), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1629 (-2.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6702 | 7.4172 | 7.5167 |
| February | 7.7390 | 7.4289 | 7.5743 |
| March | 7.7390 | 7.5597 | 7.6412 |
| April | 7.7121 | 7.5299 | 7.6230 |
| May | 7.6509 | 7.5449 | 7.5915 |
| June | 7.5643 | 7.4716 | 7.5185 |
| July | 7.6206 | 7.5103 | 7.5347 |
| August | 7.6206 | 7.3902 | 7.5192 |
| September | 7.6122 | 7.5084 | 7.5607 |
| October | 7.5992 | 7.5268 | 7.5604 |
| November | 7.5763 | 7.5207 | 7.5498 |
| December | 7.5927 | 7.4978 | 7.5383 |