YEARLY HIGH
3.1956 AFN
YEARLY LOW
3.0425 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1069 AFN

2020 HNL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HNL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 3.1956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 3.0425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1531 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1151 to the December average rate of 3.1790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.1956 was down 39.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.2862, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,978 AFN
2019 Average 15,876 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 15,213 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 765.44 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.1911
3.0454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 3.0830, compared to 3.1309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.1199 AFN (High: 3.1624 / Low: 3.0425). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0220 AFN (High: 3.1367 / Low: 3.1147).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1199
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0358 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.1790) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.2461), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0671 (-2.07%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.1790
2019 Avg (December) 3.2461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1681 3.0572 3.1151
February 3.1624 3.0425 3.0995
March 3.1149 3.0425 3.0637
April 3.0799 3.0435 3.0576
May 3.0898 3.0443 3.0628
June 3.1169 3.0762 3.0990
July 3.1163 3.0741 3.0975
August 3.1752 3.0741 3.1175
September 3.1307 3.0860 3.1095
October 3.1367 3.1147 3.1273
November 3.1758 3.1272 3.1543
December 3.1956 3.1662 3.1790