YEARLY HIGH
0.0082 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0077 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0080 AFN

2020 GNF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GNF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.0082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0081 to the December average rate of 0.0078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0082 was down 7.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41 AFN
2019 Average 42 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 39 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.41 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0082
0.0077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0081, compared to 0.0079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0081
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0082 / Low: 0.0079). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0079 / Low: 0.0078).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 0.0081) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0087), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-7.37%).

2020 Avg (June) 0.0081
2019 Avg (June) 0.0087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0082 0.0081 0.0081
February 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
March 0.0082 0.0079 0.0080
April 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080
May 0.0081 0.0080 0.0081
June 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
July 0.0080 0.0080 0.0080
August 0.0081 0.0080 0.0080
September 0.0080 0.0079 0.0079
October 0.0079 0.0078 0.0079
November 0.0079 0.0078 0.0079
December 0.0078 0.0077 0.0078