YEARLY HIGH
0.0038 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0034 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0036 AFN

2020 STD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the STD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.0034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0036 to the December average rate of 0.0037, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0038 was down 2.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0039, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19 AFN
2019 Average 18 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 17 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.81 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0038
0.0034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0035, compared to 0.0037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0036 / Low: 0.0034). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AFN (High: 0.0035 / Low: 0.0035).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0037) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0036), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+2.33%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0037
2019 Avg (December) 0.0036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0036 0.0035 0.0036
February 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
March 0.0035 0.0034 0.0034
April 0.0035 0.0034 0.0035
May 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035
June 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035
July 0.0036 0.0035 0.0035
August 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037
September 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037
October 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037
November 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
December 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037