2020 CAD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

60.7227 AFN

YEARLY LOW

52.3426 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

57.3452 AFN

2020 CAD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 60.7227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 52.3426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3801 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.0356 to the December average rate of 60.1718, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 60.7227 was down 2.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 62.2414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 303,613 AFN

2019 Average 293,576 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 261,713 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,900.69 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

60.7695

53.5968

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 56.2542, compared to 58.4362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.2542

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.4362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.5108 AFN (High: 56.8533 / Low: 52.3426). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9239 AFN (High: 58.6126 / Low: 57.6887).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.5108

October Spread (Stable) ±0.9239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.1962 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1962

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 60.1718) against the same month in 2019 (average: 59.6487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5231 (+0.88%).

2020 Avg (December) 60.1718

2019 Avg (December) 59.6487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	60.1875	57.7144	59.0356
February	58.5641	56.6277	57.9145
March	56.8533	52.3426	54.7183
April	55.2540	53.4150	54.1945
May	55.6790	53.5282	54.6634
June	57.8119	56.4039	56.9987
July	57.7220	56.6349	57.0491
August	59.2337	57.1899	58.2172
September	58.8780	57.3836	58.1323
October	58.6126	57.6887	58.1887
November	59.3081	57.4729	58.8580
December	60.7227	59.5307	60.1718