YEARLY HIGH
37.9070 AFN
YEARLY LOW
32.1426 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.4725 AFN

2020 FJD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FJD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 37.9070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 32.1426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7644 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.6446 to the December average rate of 37.4732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 37.9070 was down 11.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 42.8034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 189,535 AFN
2019 Average 180,739 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 160,713 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,821.93 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

37.8689
33.1209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 34.5433, compared to 36.4016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.5433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.4016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.3728 AFN (High: 34.5154 / Low: 32.1426). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4543 AFN (High: 36.3254 / Low: 35.8711).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3728
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4543

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 1.3955 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3955

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 37.4732) against the same month in 2019 (average: 36.2486), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2246 (+3.38%).

2020 Avg (December) 37.4732
2019 Avg (December) 36.2486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.4181 34.8827 35.6446
February 35.4821 34.1990 34.9339
March 34.5154 32.1426 33.5385
April 34.3641 33.0930 33.5166
May 34.5824 33.7676 34.1436
June 35.8901 34.9359 35.4827
July 36.2025 35.6114 35.8937
August 36.6003 35.9988 36.2221
September 36.5528 35.6845 36.1764
October 36.3254 35.8711 36.0288
November 37.1298 35.8759 36.6153
December 37.9070 37.0513 37.4732