2020 DJF to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4397 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.4251 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4316 AFN

2020 DJF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DJF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.4397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.4251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0146 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4337 to the December average rate of 0.4329, 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 0.4397 was down 13.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,198 AFN

2019 Average 2,189 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 2,125 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.01 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4346

0.4272

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.4309, compared to 0.4324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4309

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0114 AFN (High: 0.4374 / Low: 0.4260). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 AFN (High: 0.4328 / Low: 0.4317).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.4330) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4412), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0082 (-1.85%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.4330

2019 Avg (August) 0.4412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4388	0.4292	0.4337
February	0.4374	0.4260	0.4321
March	0.4319	0.4251	0.4281
April	0.4308	0.4259	0.4279
May	0.4310	0.4280	0.4296
June	0.4362	0.4308	0.4340
July	0.4340	0.4308	0.4329
August	0.4397	0.4302	0.4330
September	0.4336	0.4292	0.4316
October	0.4323	0.4306	0.4317
November	0.4328	0.4317	0.4323
December	0.4343	0.4317	0.4329