YEARLY HIGH
57.7825 AFN
YEARLY LOW
53.1802 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.4060 AFN

2020 LYD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 57.7825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 53.1802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6023 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.1604 to the December average rate of 57.3105, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 57.7825 was down 1.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 58.6332, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 288,912 AFN
2019 Average 278,513 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 265,901 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,011.38 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

57.6546
53.5259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 54.4973, compared to 56.3147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.4973
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.3147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 2.1281 AFN (High: 55.6956 / Low: 53.5676). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4948 AFN (High: 54.1567 / Low: 53.6620).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.1281
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4948

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 0.5251 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 57.3105) against the same month in 2019 (average: 56.0067), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3038 (+2.33%).

2020 Avg (December) 57.3105
2019 Avg (December) 56.0067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.7623 54.3772 55.1604
February 55.6956 53.5676 54.6353
March 55.1634 53.1802 54.2705
April 54.3825 53.5568 53.8700
May 54.1567 53.6620 53.9409
June 55.6681 54.4110 55.1069
July 55.7172 55.0453 55.3773
August 57.0512 55.5797 56.2312
September 56.4890 55.8545 56.1717
October 56.5513 55.8628 56.1905
November 57.0597 56.0835 56.6070
December 57.7825 56.9624 57.3105