YEARLY HIGH
13.2402 AFN
YEARLY LOW
9.0205 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0485 AFN

2020 TRY to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TRY to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 13.2402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 9.0205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2197 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0314 to the December average rate of 10.0096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.2402 was down 8.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.5331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 662,012 AFN
2019 Average 685,918 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 451,026 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 210,986.04 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.3674
9.3359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 11.8722, compared to 10.2249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 1.1904 AFN (High: 10.2109 / Low: 9.0205). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2064 AFN (High: 11.4526 / Low: 11.2462).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1904
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8944 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 13.0314) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.0884), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0569 (-7.50%).

2020 Avg (January) 13.0314
2019 Avg (January) 14.0884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.2402 12.7716 13.0314
February 13.0114 12.1502 12.6828
March 12.5068 11.5777 12.0157
April 11.4918 10.8585 11.1213
May 11.3766 10.5899 11.0481
June 11.4526 11.2462 11.3338
July 11.2919 11.0004 11.2168
August 11.0786 10.4041 10.5920
September 10.4188 9.8657 10.1803
October 9.9026 9.2071 9.6719
November 10.2109 9.0205 9.6787
December 10.4726 9.7474 10.0096