2020 BWP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.3429 AFN

YEARLY LOW

6.1437 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.7249 AFN

2020 BWP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 7.3429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 6.1437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1992 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1997 to the December average rate of 7.0752, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.3429 was down 4.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.6541, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,714 AFN

2019 Average 36,212 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 30,718 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,995.83 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.2936

6.1673

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 6.6765, compared to 6.7732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0967 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6765

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4971 AFN (High: 6.8869 / Low: 6.3897). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1463 AFN (High: 6.7806 / Low: 6.6343).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4971

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1463

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3950 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3950

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 7.1997) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.1633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0364 (+0.51%).

2020 Avg (January) 7.1997

2019 Avg (January) 7.1633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.3429	6.9989	7.1997
February	7.1333	6.8229	6.9972
March	6.8869	6.3897	6.6562
April	6.4327	6.1437	6.2612
May	6.4820	6.2497	6.3431
June	6.7232	6.4835	6.6017
July	6.7477	6.5458	6.6538
August	6.7239	6.5021	6.6230
September	6.7961	6.5815	6.6776
October	6.7806	6.6343	6.7095
November	6.9763	6.7271	6.9002
December	7.1655	6.9413	7.0752