2020 BZD to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BZD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BZD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 38.8349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 37.5725.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2624 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.3037 to the December average rate of 38.2315, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 38.8349 was down 3.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 40.4069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BZD to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 38.0818, compared to 38.1989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1171 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0743 AFN (High: 38.6468 / Low: 37.5725). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2302 AFN (High: 38.3560 / Low: 38.1258).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2818 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 38.2746) against the same month in 2019 (average: 38.9887), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7141 (-1.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.6951 | 37.8998 | 38.3037 |
| February | 38.6340 | 37.6298 | 38.1622 |
| March | 38.6468 | 37.5725 | 37.8804 |
| April | 38.6128 | 37.6155 | 37.8568 |
| May | 38.0668 | 37.7978 | 37.9529 |
| June | 38.5182 | 38.0598 | 38.3345 |
| July | 38.3241 | 38.0822 | 38.2433 |
| August | 38.8349 | 37.9919 | 38.2746 |
| September | 38.2972 | 37.9105 | 38.1162 |
| October | 38.3574 | 38.0308 | 38.1335 |
| November | 38.4206 | 38.1244 | 38.1943 |
| December | 38.3560 | 38.1258 | 38.2315 |