YEARLY HIGH
0.8087 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.6882 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7460 AFN

2020 RSD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RSD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.8087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.6882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1205 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7292 to the December average rate of 0.7978, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8087 was up 2.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,044 AFN
2019 Average 3,701 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 3,441 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 602.49 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8072
0.6947
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.7189, compared to 0.7731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0485 AFN (High: 0.7367 / Low: 0.6882). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 AFN (High: 0.7757 / Low: 0.7612).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0485
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

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 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.7978) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7426), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0552 (+7.43%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.7978
2019 Avg (December) 0.7426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7452 0.7166 0.7292
February 0.7325 0.7078 0.7142
March 0.7367 0.6882 0.7169
April 0.7170 0.6945 0.7040
May 0.7232 0.7003 0.7097
June 0.7464 0.7257 0.7396
July 0.7752 0.7375 0.7509
August 0.7853 0.7670 0.7751
September 0.7787 0.7604 0.7701
October 0.7757 0.7612 0.7691
November 0.7836 0.7610 0.7755
December 0.8087 0.7901 0.7978