2020 AFN to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 AFN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the AFN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 291.6307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 263.7775.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.8532 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 279.2665 to the December average rate of 268.2580, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 291.6307 was up 3.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 282.5593, 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 STD 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 286.2562, compared to 273.8740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.3822 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 13.8441 STD (High: 290.7419 / Low: 276.8979). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9847 STD (High: 289.3792 / Low: 287.3945).
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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 8.8639 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 290.0264) against the same month in 2019 (average: 279.2153), the exchange rate shifted by +10.8111 (+3.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 282.2093 | 276.0584 | 279.2665 |
| February | 290.7419 | 276.8979 | 285.2170 |
| March | 291.6307 | 287.8383 | 290.0264 |
| April | 290.8460 | 287.4928 | 289.5444 |
| May | 289.3792 | 287.3945 | 288.3222 |
| June | 287.4882 | 283.9568 | 285.1606 |
| July | 285.0139 | 278.3964 | 282.8097 |
| August | 278.7594 | 268.7368 | 273.9458 |
| September | 274.3524 | 271.1642 | 272.8643 |
| October | 274.0313 | 272.0320 | 273.1400 |
| November | 273.8484 | 271.2595 | 272.2259 |
| December | 271.8544 | 263.7775 | 268.2580 |