YEARLY HIGH
0.7078 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.6085 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6633 AFN

2020 VUV to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the VUV to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 0.6085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0993 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6682 to the December average rate of 0.6990, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7078 was down 3.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,539 AFN
2019 Average 3,429 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 3,043 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 496.46 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7066
0.6145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.6455, compared to 0.6812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0335 AFN (High: 0.6717 / Low: 0.6382). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 AFN (High: 0.6730 / Low: 0.6639).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0335
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.6990) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6787), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0202 (+2.98%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.6990
2019 Avg (December) 0.6787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6772 0.6557 0.6682
February 0.6717 0.6382 0.6537
March 0.6465 0.6200 0.6360
April 0.6332 0.6085 0.6222
May 0.6420 0.6250 0.6325
June 0.6740 0.6415 0.6603
July 0.6730 0.6639 0.6682
August 0.6896 0.6731 0.6792
September 0.6846 0.6750 0.6798
October 0.6813 0.6719 0.6767
November 0.6910 0.6727 0.6842
December 0.7078 0.6882 0.6990