2020 AFN to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1162 KGS

YEARLY LOW

0.8899 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0023 KGS

2020 AFN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 1.1162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.8899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2263 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9015 to the December average rate of 1.0836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1162 was up 21.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9218, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,581 KGS

2019 Average 4,442 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 4,449 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,131.70 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1098

0.8826

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KGS 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 0.9624, compared to 1.0422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0798 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9624

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.1329 KGS (High: 1.1162 / Low: 0.9833). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 KGS (High: 1.0329 / Low: 1.0154).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1329

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0425 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.0428) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8890), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1538 (+17.30%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.0428

2019 Avg (April) 0.8890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9119	0.8899	0.9015
February	0.9209	0.8948	0.9077
March	1.0443	0.9167	0.9575
April	1.1162	0.9833	1.0428
May	1.0354	0.9602	1.0003
June	0.9771	0.9527	0.9645
July	1.0116	0.9939	1.0040
August	1.0151	0.9938	1.0047
September	1.0329	1.0154	1.0262
October	1.0580	1.0320	1.0438
November	1.1027	1.0639	1.0909
December	1.1030	1.0453	1.0836