YEARLY HIGH
0.1620 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1153 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1342 AFN

2020 AOA to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AOA to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.1153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0467 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1580 to the December average rate of 0.1176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1620 was down 34.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 810 AFN
2019 Average 1,091 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 577 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 233.27 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1621
0.1122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.1444, compared to 0.1239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0124 AFN (High: 0.1549 / Low: 0.1425). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 AFN (High: 0.1182 / Low: 0.1166).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1580) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2434), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0854 (-35.09%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1580
2019 Avg (January) 0.2434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1620 0.1541 0.1580
February 0.1571 0.1540 0.1555
March 0.1549 0.1425 0.1500
April 0.1422 0.1340 0.1364
May 0.1400 0.1299 0.1355
June 0.1353 0.1273 0.1310
July 0.1389 0.1321 0.1353
August 0.1387 0.1281 0.1316
September 0.1269 0.1223 0.1239
October 0.1219 0.1155 0.1187
November 0.1190 0.1153 0.1164
December 0.1182 0.1166 0.1176