YEARLY HIGH
2.5974 AFN
YEARLY LOW
2.3059 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4581 AFN

2020 THB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the THB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.5974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 2.3059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2916 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5382 to the December average rate of 2.5635, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.5974 was down 2.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 649,359 AFN
2019 Average 627,860 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 576,467 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,892.32 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.5865
2.3108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 2.4286, compared to 2.4875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.1494 AFN (High: 2.5974 / Low: 2.4480). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0343 AFN (High: 2.4828 / Low: 2.4485).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1494
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0343

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0834 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.5382) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3738), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1644 (+6.93%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.5382
2019 Avg (January) 2.3738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5974 2.4480 2.5382
February 2.5055 2.3950 2.4548
March 2.4284 2.3144 2.3780
April 2.3522 2.3059 2.3337
May 2.4093 2.3402 2.3852
June 2.5043 2.4220 2.4817
July 2.4892 2.4243 2.4534
August 2.4828 2.4485 2.4690
September 2.4728 2.4303 2.4502
October 2.4812 2.4296 2.4594
November 2.5563 2.4626 2.5298
December 2.5869 2.5463 2.5635