YEARLY HIGH
291.6307 STD
YEARLY LOW
263.7775 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
280.0651 STD

2020 AFN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 291.6307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 263.7775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.8532 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 279.2665 to the December average rate of 268.2580, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 291.6307 was up 3.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 282.5593, 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 1,458,154 STD
2019 Average 1,368,525 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,318,887 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139,266.12 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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266.0812
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AFN to STD 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 286.2562, compared to 273.8740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.3822 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 286.2562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 273.8740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 13.8441 STD (High: 290.7419 / Low: 276.8979). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9847 STD (High: 289.3792 / Low: 287.3945).

February Spread (Volatile) Âą13.8441
May Spread (Stable) Âą1.9847

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 8.8639 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 290.0264) against the same month in 2019 (average: 279.2153), the exchange rate shifted by +10.8111 (+3.87%).

2020 Avg (March) 290.0264
2019 Avg (March) 279.2153

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Month High Low Average
January 282.2093 276.0584 279.2665
February 290.7419 276.8979 285.2170
March 291.6307 287.8383 290.0264
April 290.8460 287.4928 289.5444
May 289.3792 287.3945 288.3222
June 287.4882 283.9568 285.1606
July 285.0139 278.3964 282.8097
August 278.7594 268.7368 273.9458
September 274.3524 271.1642 272.8643
October 274.0313 272.0320 273.1400
November 273.8484 271.2595 272.2259
December 271.8544 263.7775 268.2580