YEARLY HIGH
9.4281 AFN
YEARLY LOW
7.2704 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3736 AFN

2020 SEK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SEK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 9.4281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 7.2704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1577 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1254 to the December average rate of 9.2259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.4281 was up 7.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.7869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,140 AFN
2019 Average 41,201 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 36,352 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,788.54 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.3883
7.4390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 7.9320, compared to 8.8151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8831 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8493 AFN (High: 8.1196 / Low: 7.2704). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2063 AFN (High: 8.9436 / Low: 8.7373).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8493
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2063

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1885 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1885

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 9.2259) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.3326), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8932 (+10.72%).

2020 Avg (December) 9.2259
2019 Avg (December) 8.3326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3562 7.9209 8.1254
February 8.0703 7.8476 7.9456
March 8.1196 7.2704 7.7570
April 7.8226 7.4709 7.6014
May 8.1229 7.6864 7.8673
June 8.4596 8.1571 8.2953
July 8.8436 8.2802 8.5238
August 8.9436 8.7373 8.8418
September 8.8491 8.4185 8.6858
October 8.7963 8.5852 8.7011
November 9.0646 8.6205 8.9124
December 9.4281 9.0539 9.2259