YEARLY HIGH
0.0098 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0090 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0093 XDR

2020 AFN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.0098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0094 to the December average rate of 0.0090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0098 was up 1.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0096, 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 49 XDR
2019 Average 46 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 45 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.90 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0097
0.0090
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AFN to XDR 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 0.0095, compared to 0.0092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0098 / Low: 0.0094). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0092 / Low: 0.0092).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0096) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0095), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.60%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0096
2019 Avg (March) 0.0095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0095 0.0092 0.0094
February 0.0096 0.0093 0.0095
March 0.0098 0.0094 0.0096
April 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
May 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
June 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094
July 0.0094 0.0092 0.0093
August 0.0093 0.0091 0.0092
September 0.0093 0.0092 0.0092
October 0.0092 0.0092 0.0092
November 0.0092 0.0091 0.0091
December 0.0091 0.0090 0.0090