2020 FKP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

105.6845 AFN

YEARLY LOW

87.2192 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

98.6538 AFN

2020 FKP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 105.6845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 87.2192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.4653 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.9549 to the December average rate of 103.6462, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 105.6845 was down 0.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 106.0439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 528,423 AFN

2019 Average 497,288 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 436,096 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,326.51 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

104.6064

93.0839

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 96.7203, compared to 100.5873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8670 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.7203

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 100.5873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 12.5567 AFN (High: 99.7759 / Low: 87.2192). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0717 AFN (High: 100.9641 / Low: 98.8924).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.5567

October Spread (Stable) ±2.0717

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 5.4402 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 103.6462) against the same month in 2019 (average: 102.9960), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6502 (+0.63%).

2020 Avg (December) 103.6462

2019 Avg (December) 102.9960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	103.5012	99.9396	100.9549
February	101.2025	97.2511	99.7599
March	99.7759	87.2192	94.3197
April	96.8330	93.0152	94.5438
May	95.4528	92.6668	94.0441
June	98.4381	95.0322	96.6994
July	100.7263	96.2285	97.6285
August	102.8514	100.2239	101.2662
September	102.9028	97.6728	99.5005
October	100.9641	98.8924	99.7466
November	102.9276	99.3159	101.7358
December	105.6845	101.8364	103.6462