YEARLY HIGH
12.5937 AFN
YEARLY LOW
10.6218 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6375 AFN

2020 HRK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HRK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 12.5937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 10.6218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9719 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5168 to the December average rate of 12.4401, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.5937 was up 0.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 12.5286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,968 AFN
2019 Average 58,776 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 53,109 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,859.47 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.5939
10.7487
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK 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 11.2217, compared to 12.0532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9315 AFN (High: 11.5533 / Low: 10.6218). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2062 AFN (High: 12.2661 / Low: 12.0599).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9315
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2062

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2504 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 12.4401) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.7282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7119 (+6.07%).

2020 Avg (December) 12.4401
2019 Avg (December) 11.7282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7641 11.3195 11.5168
February 11.5692 11.1695 11.2664
March 11.5533 10.6218 11.1382
April 11.0677 10.7773 10.9025
May 11.2035 10.8804 11.0174
June 11.5932 11.2437 11.4890
July 12.1777 11.4731 11.7301
August 12.2661 12.0599 12.1456
September 12.1652 11.8468 12.0064
October 12.0366 11.8258 11.9406
November 12.1909 11.8224 12.0565
December 12.5937 12.3079 12.4401