YEARLY HIGH
0.0120 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0109 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0114 AFN

2020 PYG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PYG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0119 to the December average rate of 0.0111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0120 was down 11.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60 AFN
2019 Average 62 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 55 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.65 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0120
0.0109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0117, compared to 0.0110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0006 AFN (High: 0.0115 / Low: 0.0109). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0110 / Low: 0.0109).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0119) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0125), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-5.24%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0119
2019 Avg (January) 0.0125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0120 0.0117 0.0119
February 0.0119 0.0116 0.0118
March 0.0118 0.0115 0.0116
April 0.0119 0.0116 0.0117
May 0.0117 0.0115 0.0116
June 0.0116 0.0114 0.0115
July 0.0114 0.0110 0.0112
August 0.0112 0.0110 0.0111
September 0.0111 0.0109 0.0110
October 0.0110 0.0109 0.0110
November 0.0110 0.0109 0.0109
December 0.0115 0.0109 0.0111