YEARLY HIGH
0.0088 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0083 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0085 AFN

2020 LAK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LAK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.0083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0087 to the December average rate of 0.0083, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0088 was down 6.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44 AFN
2019 Average 45 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 41 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.67 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0087
0.0083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0086, compared to 0.0084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0088 / Low: 0.0085). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AFN (High: 0.0083 / Low: 0.0083).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0087) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0088), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.51%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0087
2019 Avg (January) 0.0088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
February 0.0088 0.0085 0.0086
March 0.0086 0.0085 0.0085
April 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
May 0.0085 0.0085 0.0085
June 0.0086 0.0085 0.0086
July 0.0085 0.0085 0.0085
August 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
September 0.0084 0.0083 0.0084
October 0.0083 0.0083 0.0083
November 0.0083 0.0083 0.0083
December 0.0083 0.0083 0.0083