2020 PLN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.2959 AFN

YEARLY LOW

17.6939 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.7512 AFN

2020 PLN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 21.2959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 17.6939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6019 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.1816 to the December average rate of 20.9553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 21.2959 was down 2.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 21.8303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 425,917 AFN

2019 Average 405,932 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 353,879 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,038.11 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

21.2298

17.9349

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 19.1733, compared to 20.3291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1733

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.3999 AFN (High: 20.0939 / Low: 17.6939). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5222 AFN (High: 19.8465 / Low: 19.3243).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3999

June Spread (Stable) ±0.5222

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8182 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 20.9553) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.4336), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5216 (+2.55%).

2020 Avg (December) 20.9553

2019 Avg (December) 20.4336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.5904	19.6242	20.1816
February	20.0394	19.2923	19.6221
March	20.0939	17.6939	19.0277
April	18.6354	17.9245	18.2095
May	19.1634	18.0763	18.4356
June	19.8465	19.3243	19.5631
July	20.6783	19.4182	19.8508
August	21.0740	20.4280	20.7089
September	20.8630	19.6218	20.2363
October	20.3486	19.4110	19.9358
November	20.5462	19.3918	20.2873
December	21.2959	20.7533	20.9553