YEARLY HIGH
11.8498 AFN
YEARLY LOW
10.6771 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1422 AFN

2020 CNY to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 11.8498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 10.6771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1728 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1503 to the December average rate of 11.7841, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.8498 was down 0.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.9136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 296,246 AFN
2019 Average 281,911 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 266,926 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,319.27 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.8858
10.6647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 10.9069, compared to 11.3774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.3562 AFN (High: 11.3701 / Low: 11.0139). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1251 AFN (High: 11.0479 / Low: 10.9228).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3562
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1543 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 11.7841) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.2038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5802 (+5.18%).

2020 Avg (December) 11.7841
2019 Avg (December) 11.2038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3701 11.0139 11.1503
February 11.0944 10.8288 10.9960
March 10.9927 10.6771 10.8464
April 10.8807 10.7022 10.7719
May 10.8108 10.6830 10.7664
June 10.9906 10.7607 10.9105
July 11.0479 10.9228 10.9937
August 11.2789 10.9961 11.1214
September 11.3708 11.1665 11.2754
October 11.5620 11.3027 11.4314
November 11.7445 11.4812 11.6585
December 11.8498 11.7158 11.7841