YEARLY HIGH
38.8349 AFN
YEARLY LOW
37.5725 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.1403 AFN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 194,175 AFN
2019 Average 193,286 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 187,863 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,311.89 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

38.3822
37.8091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.0818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.1989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0743
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2302

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 0.2818 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2818

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (August) 38.2746
2019 Avg (August) 38.9887

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