YEARLY HIGH
1.5430 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.3218 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4234 AFN

2020 MKD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MKD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.5430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 1.3218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2211 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3940 to the December average rate of 1.5222, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5430 was up 2.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,715 AFN
2019 Average 7,086 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 6,609 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,105.66 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5402
1.3244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD 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 1.3718, compared to 1.4750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0881 AFN (High: 1.4100 / Low: 1.3218). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 AFN (High: 1.4804 / Low: 1.4576).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0881
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

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 0.0314 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.5222) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1031 (+7.26%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.5222
2019 Avg (December) 1.4191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4243 1.3674 1.3940
February 1.3967 1.3498 1.3626
March 1.4100 1.3218 1.3677
April 1.3674 1.3265 1.3424
May 1.3834 1.3358 1.3536
June 1.4240 1.3857 1.4105
July 1.4742 1.4075 1.4323
August 1.4978 1.4643 1.4790
September 1.4852 1.4515 1.4701
October 1.4804 1.4576 1.4677
November 1.4919 1.4526 1.4788
December 1.5430 1.4955 1.5222