YEARLY HIGH
0.1377 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1253 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1316 AFN

2020 CRC to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CRC to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.1377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.1253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1358 to the December average rate of 0.1273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1377 was down 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 688 AFN
2019 Average 664 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 626 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.24 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1368
0.1255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.1345, compared to 0.1287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0044 AFN (High: 0.1376 / Low: 0.1332). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 AFN (High: 0.1277 / Low: 0.1267).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1358) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1251), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+8.60%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1358
2019 Avg (January) 0.1251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1377 0.1344 0.1358
February 0.1376 0.1332 0.1352
March 0.1356 0.1317 0.1336
April 0.1357 0.1314 0.1336
May 0.1351 0.1339 0.1345
June 0.1362 0.1330 0.1341
July 0.1331 0.1313 0.1324
August 0.1315 0.1292 0.1301
September 0.1291 0.1273 0.1286
October 0.1277 0.1267 0.1274
November 0.1283 0.1253 0.1264
December 0.1283 0.1266 0.1273