YEARLY HIGH
45.8751 AFN
YEARLY LOW
44.4560 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.1364 AFN

2020 AZN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 45.8751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 44.4560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4190 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.3492 to the December average rate of 45.2686, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 45.8751 was down 4.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 47.9468, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 229,375 AFN
2019 Average 228,764 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 222,280 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,095.07 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

45.4499
44.6746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 45.0573, compared to 45.2155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.0573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.2155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 1.1839 AFN (High: 45.7360 / Low: 44.5521). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1124 AFN (High: 45.1931 / Low: 45.0808).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1839
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1124

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 0.4195 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 45.3492) against the same month in 2019 (average: 44.3400), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0092 (+2.28%).

2020 Avg (January) 45.3492
2019 Avg (January) 44.3400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.8751 44.8752 45.3492
February 45.7360 44.5521 45.1839
March 45.1689 44.4560 44.7644
April 45.0514 44.5320 44.7392
May 45.0661 44.7577 44.9217
June 45.6113 45.0514 45.3853
July 45.3744 45.0514 45.2690
August 45.8410 45.0514 45.2709
September 45.3157 44.9027 45.1280
October 45.1931 45.0808 45.1441
November 45.2570 45.1303 45.2126
December 45.4038 45.1579 45.2686