YEARLY HIGH
19.5286 AFN
YEARLY LOW
16.6828 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.1319 AFN

2020 RON to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 19.5286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 16.6828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8458 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9403 to the December average rate of 19.2610, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 19.5286 was down 0.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 19.6178, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 97,643 AFN
2019 Average 91,878 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 83,414 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,228.98 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

19.4754
16.9031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 17.5501, compared to 18.7137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.7137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.2901 AFN (High: 17.9729 / Low: 16.6828). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3193 AFN (High: 18.7282 / Low: 18.4089).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2901
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3193

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 0.3778 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 19.2610) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.2655), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9956 (+5.45%).

2020 Avg (December) 19.2610
2019 Avg (December) 18.2655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.3133 17.6443 17.9403
February 18.0420 17.3554 17.5625
March 17.9729 16.6828 17.4502
April 17.4390 16.8747 17.1175
May 17.5698 17.0640 17.2579
June 18.1643 17.5736 17.9721
July 18.8670 17.9361 18.2549
August 19.0841 18.6624 18.8534
September 18.9147 18.3262 18.6323
October 18.7282 18.4089 18.5575
November 18.9022 18.3932 18.7229
December 19.5286 19.0854 19.2610