YEARLY HIGH
9.0564 AFN
YEARLY LOW
6.4468 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1897 AFN

2020 NOK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 9.0564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 6.4468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6096 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6344 to the December average rate of 8.8561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.0564 was down 5.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.5730, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,282 AFN
2019 Average 44,285 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 32,234 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,048.14 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.0106
7.1561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 7.8942, compared to 8.4853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5911 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.7880 AFN (High: 8.2348 / Low: 6.4468). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3130 AFN (High: 8.3851 / Low: 8.0722).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7880
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3130

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8237 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 8.8561) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.7128), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1433 (+1.64%).

2020 Avg (December) 8.8561
2019 Avg (December) 8.7128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9008 8.2991 8.6344
February 8.3851 8.0722 8.2815
March 8.2348 6.4468 7.4578
April 7.4882 7.0267 7.3106
May 7.8823 7.3016 7.5820
June 8.3622 7.9403 8.0987
July 8.5053 8.1010 8.2891
August 8.8146 8.4138 8.6153
September 8.7751 8.0378 8.4003
October 8.4076 8.0664 8.2700
November 8.7263 8.0257 8.4811
December 9.0564 8.7022 8.8561