2020 BBD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.0511 AFN

YEARLY LOW

37.8432 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.4224 AFN

2020 BBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 39.0511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 37.8432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2079 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.6035 to the December average rate of 38.5349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 39.0511 was down 4.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 40.8147, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 195,256 AFN

2019 Average 194,736 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 189,216 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,039.68 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

38.6892

38.0292

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 38.3550, compared to 38.4897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.3550

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.4897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 1.0078 AFN (High: 38.9327 / Low: 37.9250). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0956 AFN (High: 38.4706 / Low: 38.3750).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0078

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0956

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3571 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 38.6035) against the same month in 2019 (average: 37.7444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8591 (+2.28%).

2020 Avg (January) 38.6035

2019 Avg (January) 37.7444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.0511	38.2000	38.6035
February	38.9327	37.9250	38.4628
March	38.4500	37.8432	38.1057
April	38.3500	37.9079	38.0842
May	38.3625	38.1000	38.2396
June	38.8266	38.3500	38.6342
July	38.6250	38.3500	38.5352
August	39.0221	38.3500	38.5368
September	38.5750	38.2234	38.4152
October	38.4706	38.3750	38.4289
November	38.5250	38.4172	38.4872
December	38.6500	38.4407	38.5349