YEARLY HIGH
0.3747 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.3609 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3676 AFN

2020 GYD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GYD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.3747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 0.3609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0138 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3696 to the December average rate of 0.3682, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3747 was down 3.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,873 AFN
2019 Average 1,864 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 1,804 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.00 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3702
0.3638
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.3671, compared to 0.3681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0097 AFN (High: 0.3706 / Low: 0.3609). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 AFN (High: 0.3679 / Low: 0.3670).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.3686) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3767), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0081 (-2.14%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.3686
2019 Avg (August) 0.3767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3737 0.3664 0.3696
February 0.3726 0.3636 0.3684
March 0.3706 0.3609 0.3648
April 0.3699 0.3620 0.3644
May 0.3673 0.3635 0.3657
June 0.3710 0.3670 0.3695
July 0.3694 0.3661 0.3685
August 0.3747 0.3661 0.3686
September 0.3694 0.3652 0.3675
October 0.3679 0.3670 0.3675
November 0.3688 0.3672 0.3681
December 0.3699 0.3662 0.3682