YEARLY HIGH
0.0104 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0074 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0084 AFN

2020 SLL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SLL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.0074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0103 to the December average rate of 0.0076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0104 was down 9.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0116, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52 AFN
2019 Average 49 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 37 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.06 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0106
0.0073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0091, compared to 0.0078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0023 AFN (High: 0.0100 / Low: 0.0077). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0079).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
June 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0103) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0090), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+14.60%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0103
2019 Avg (January) 0.0090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0104 0.0102 0.0103
February 0.0104 0.0100 0.0101
March 0.0101 0.0100 0.0100
April 0.0100 0.0077 0.0085
May 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
June 0.0080 0.0079 0.0079
July 0.0079 0.0078 0.0079
August 0.0079 0.0078 0.0078
September 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
October 0.0078 0.0077 0.0078
November 0.0077 0.0074 0.0076
December 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076