YEARLY HIGH
0.2659 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.2247 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2499 AFN

2020 HUF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.2659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.2247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0412 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2566 to the December average rate of 0.2614, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2659 was down 7.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 265,914 AFN
2019 Average 268,131 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 224,729 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,185.49 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2644
0.2293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.2450, compared to 0.2548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0327 AFN (High: 0.2587 / Low: 0.2260). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 AFN (High: 0.2659 / Low: 0.2583).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0327
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.2614) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2638), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-0.91%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.2614
2019 Avg (December) 0.2638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2648 0.2500 0.2566
February 0.2553 0.2459 0.2488
March 0.2587 0.2260 0.2442
April 0.2395 0.2247 0.2322
May 0.2455 0.2332 0.2378
June 0.2553 0.2436 0.2502
July 0.2642 0.2451 0.2517
August 0.2650 0.2556 0.2615
September 0.2572 0.2452 0.2513
October 0.2552 0.2440 0.2496
November 0.2562 0.2440 0.2533
December 0.2659 0.2583 0.2614