2020 BOB to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.3366 AFN

YEARLY LOW

10.9522 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.1329 AFN

2020 BOB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 11.3366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 10.9522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3845 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1649 to the December average rate of 11.1794, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.3366 was down 3.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.7871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,683 AFN

2019 Average 56,356 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 54,761 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,922.27 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.1985

11.0336

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BOB 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 11.1124, compared to 11.1533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1124

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.2927 AFN (High: 11.2619 / Low: 10.9692). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0450 AFN (High: 11.1528 / Low: 11.1077).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2927

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0450

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 0.0599 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 11.1640) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.3732), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2092 (-1.84%).

2020 Avg (August) 11.1640

2019 Avg (August) 11.3732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.2796	11.0476	11.1649
February	11.2619	10.9692	11.1248
March	11.2263	10.9522	11.0650
April	11.2002	10.9811	11.0473
May	11.1270	11.0500	11.0879
June	11.2447	11.1105	11.1848
July	11.1861	11.0950	11.1591
August	11.3366	11.0905	11.1640
September	11.1794	11.0668	11.1267
October	11.1528	11.1077	11.1308
November	11.1899	11.1099	11.1598
December	11.2432	11.1322	11.1794