YEARLY HIGH
0.7967 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.6777 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7353 AFN

2020 XPF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XPF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.7967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.6777.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1190 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7184 to the December average rate of 0.7862, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7967 was up 2.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7772, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,983 AFN
2019 Average 3,655 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 3,389 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 594.79 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7954
0.6844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.7087, compared to 0.7619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0493 AFN (High: 0.7270 / Low: 0.6777). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 AFN (High: 0.7644 / Low: 0.7519).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0493
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.7862) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0547 (+7.48%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.7862
2019 Avg (December) 0.7314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7343 0.7061 0.7184
February 0.7219 0.6971 0.7037
March 0.7270 0.6777 0.7073
April 0.7060 0.6846 0.6937
May 0.7134 0.6900 0.7005
June 0.7354 0.7151 0.7287
July 0.7641 0.7269 0.7401
August 0.7740 0.7558 0.7641
September 0.7673 0.7495 0.7589
October 0.7644 0.7519 0.7579
November 0.7724 0.7496 0.7642
December 0.7967 0.7785 0.7862