2020 DOP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4751 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.2875 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3618 AFN

2020 DOP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.4751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 1.2875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1875 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4518 to the December average rate of 1.3250, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4751 was down 8.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,375 AFN

2019 Average 7,587 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 6,438 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 937.75 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.4656

1.3008

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 1.4045, compared to 1.3190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0856 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4045

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1435 AFN (High: 1.4311 / Low: 1.2875). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 AFN (High: 1.3178 / Low: 1.3129).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1435

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0515 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.4518) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4954), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0436 (-2.92%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.4518

2019 Avg (January) 1.4954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4751	1.4291	1.4518
February	1.4702	1.4147	1.4405
March	1.4311	1.2875	1.4130
April	1.4199	1.3948	1.4052
May	1.4012	1.3549	1.3841
June	1.3636	1.3185	1.3326
July	1.3247	1.3093	1.3195
August	1.3387	1.3059	1.3182
September	1.3216	1.3081	1.3145
October	1.3178	1.3129	1.3154
November	1.3634	1.3140	1.3212
December	1.3303	1.3190	1.3250