YEARLY HIGH
3.2786 AFN
YEARLY LOW
2.6884 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8574 AFN

2020 UAH to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UAH to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.2786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 2.6884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5902 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1953 to the December average rate of 2.7362, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.2786 was down 2.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.3783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,393 AFN
2019 Average 15,134 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 13,442 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,950.94 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.2436
2.6637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 2.9595, compared to 2.7552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3666 AFN (High: 3.0832 / Low: 2.7166). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 AFN (High: 2.7236 / Low: 2.7003).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3666
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2489 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2489

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 3.1953) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.7065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4888 (+18.06%).

2020 Avg (January) 3.1953
2019 Avg (January) 2.7065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2786 3.0500 3.1953
February 3.1616 3.0500 3.1294
March 3.0832 2.7166 2.8806
April 2.8355 2.7545 2.8022
May 2.8869 2.8262 2.8543
June 2.9166 2.8626 2.8951
July 2.8921 2.7670 2.8208
August 2.8438 2.7636 2.8012
September 2.7826 2.7146 2.7423
October 2.7236 2.7003 2.7121
November 2.7433 2.6884 2.7189
December 2.7744 2.6947 2.7362