2020 GMD to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 GMD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the GMD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.5263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1.4758.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0505 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5086 to the December average rate of 1.4890, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5263 was down 7.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
GMD to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.4988, compared to 1.4869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0119 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0376 AFN (High: 1.5238 / Low: 1.4862). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 AFN (High: 1.4861 / Low: 1.4826).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0109 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.5086) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5250), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0164 (-1.08%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5263 | 1.4951 | 1.5086 |
| February | 1.5238 | 1.4862 | 1.5075 |
| March | 1.5108 | 1.4840 | 1.4966 |
| April | 1.5033 | 1.4854 | 1.4936 |
| May | 1.4941 | 1.4801 | 1.4892 |
| June | 1.5064 | 1.4888 | 1.4976 |
| July | 1.4974 | 1.4807 | 1.4892 |
| August | 1.5066 | 1.4799 | 1.4875 |
| September | 1.4894 | 1.4758 | 1.4842 |
| October | 1.4861 | 1.4826 | 1.4850 |
| November | 1.4889 | 1.4844 | 1.4869 |
| December | 1.4936 | 1.4853 | 1.4890 |