YEARLY HIGH
0.0653 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0528 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0642 AFN

2020 IQD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IQD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.0653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.0528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0648 to the December average rate of 0.0616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0653 was down 4.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0685, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 327 AFN
2019 Average 327 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 264 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.67 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0652
0.0612
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 0.0644, compared to 0.0641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0120 AFN (High: 0.0648 / Low: 0.0528). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AFN (High: 0.0647 / Low: 0.0645).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.0646) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0659), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-2.04%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.0646
2019 Avg (August) 0.0659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0653 0.0640 0.0648
February 0.0652 0.0636 0.0646
March 0.0647 0.0633 0.0640
April 0.0645 0.0636 0.0640
May 0.0645 0.0639 0.0642
June 0.0653 0.0643 0.0649
July 0.0649 0.0644 0.0647
August 0.0653 0.0641 0.0646
September 0.0648 0.0641 0.0645
October 0.0646 0.0642 0.0645
November 0.0647 0.0645 0.0646
December 0.0648 0.0528 0.0616