YEARLY HIGH
0.1628 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1477 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1591 AFN

2020 AMD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AMD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0150 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1612 to the December average rate of 0.1584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1628 was down 4.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1708, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 814 AFN
2019 Average 811 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 739 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.10 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1618
0.1549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD to AFN 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 0.1586, compared to 0.1596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0125 AFN (High: 0.1603 / Low: 0.1477). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AFN (High: 0.1598 / Low: 0.1594).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.1608) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1535), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+4.77%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.1608
2019 Avg (February) 0.1535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1625 0.1596 0.1612
February 0.1628 0.1586 0.1608
March 0.1590 0.1524 0.1562
April 0.1593 0.1512 0.1555
May 0.1600 0.1563 0.1580
June 0.1609 0.1584 0.1602
July 0.1604 0.1593 0.1600
August 0.1620 0.1593 0.1600
September 0.1602 0.1587 0.1595
October 0.1598 0.1594 0.1596
November 0.1600 0.1595 0.1598
December 0.1603 0.1477 0.1584