YEARLY HIGH
6.0374 AFN
YEARLY LOW
3.6233 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5735 AFN

2020 SCR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 6.0374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 3.6233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4142 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6517 to the December average rate of 3.6362, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.0374 was down 5.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.3926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,187 AFN
2019 Average 28,478 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 18,116 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,070.78 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.8532
3.4346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 5.0576, compared to 4.0893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9683 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 1.2112 AFN (High: 5.5449 / Low: 4.3337). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0356 AFN (High: 4.2940 / Low: 4.2585).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.2112
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0356

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8885 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8885

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5.5783) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.5059), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0724 (+1.31%).

2020 Avg (March) 5.5783
2019 Avg (March) 5.5059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0296 5.5766 5.6517
February 5.7104 5.5342 5.6297
March 6.0374 5.4226 5.5783
April 5.5449 4.3337 4.6898
May 4.7422 4.2157 4.3988
June 4.5935 4.3513 4.3974
July 4.3889 4.2862 4.3646
August 4.3771 4.1711 4.3145
September 4.2940 4.2585 4.2799
October 4.2749 3.9767 4.1596
November 3.9791 3.6959 3.7810
December 3.7002 3.6233 3.6362