YEARLY HIGH
48.5924 AFN
YEARLY LOW
42.2401 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.2629 AFN

2020 ANG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ANG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 48.5924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 42.2401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3523 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.3447 to the December average rate of 42.9324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 48.5924 was up 4.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 46.6156, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 242,962 AFN
2019 Average 217,030 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 211,200 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,761.64 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

46.7278
42.1316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 43.6402, compared to 42.8857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.6402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.8857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 6.2166 AFN (High: 48.5924 / Low: 42.3758). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0920 AFN (High: 42.8590 / Low: 42.7670).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.2166
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0920

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.1208 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 44.7174) against the same month in 2019 (average: 41.5905), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1270 (+7.52%).

2020 Avg (February) 44.7174
2019 Avg (February) 41.5905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.9247 45.6971 46.3447
February 48.5924 42.3758 44.7174
March 43.1802 42.2401 42.5967
April 43.1413 42.2401 42.5147
May 42.7472 42.4456 42.6192
June 43.2558 42.7395 43.0484
July 43.0378 42.7116 42.9378
August 43.6079 42.6625 42.9403
September 43.0060 42.5718 42.8022
October 42.8590 42.7670 42.8185
November 42.9540 42.8113 42.8830
December 43.0717 42.8148 42.9324