YEARLY HIGH
3283.1206 VEF
YEARLY LOW
3181.5667 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3233.7369 VEF

2020 AFN to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 3283.1206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3181.5667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 101.5539 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3218.5405 to the December average rate of 3224.1998, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3283.1206 was down 1.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 3335.4151, 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 16,415,603 VEF
2019 Average 15,958,618 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 15,907,833 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 507,769.74 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3267.0123
3211.2865
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to VEF 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 3239.4753, compared to 3227.9986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.4768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3239.4753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3227.9986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 84.7986 VEF (High: 3276.0405 / Low: 3191.2418). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0492 VEF (High: 3237.6239 / Low: 3229.5747).

February Spread (Volatile) ±84.7986
October Spread (Stable) ±8.0492

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 33.1830 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -33.1830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3260.5577) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3295.9424), the exchange rate shifted by -35.3847 (-1.07%).

2020 Avg (March) 3260.5577
2019 Avg (March) 3295.9424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3252.4561 3181.5667 3218.5405
February 3276.0405 3191.2418 3230.3415
March 3283.1206 3231.3083 3260.5577
April 3277.5218 3239.7348 3262.3685
May 3260.9933 3238.6788 3249.1133
June 3239.7346 3199.9633 3215.9304
July 3239.7348 3216.6690 3224.1714
August 3239.7348 3183.9317 3224.1036
September 3250.4647 3220.8377 3234.2431
October 3237.6239 3229.5747 3233.0855
November 3234.0710 3225.0177 3228.1880
December 3232.0909 3214.5882 3224.1998