2020 KES to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7749 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.6898 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7223 AFN

2020 KES to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.7749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.6898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0851 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7637 to the December average rate of 0.6975, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7749 was down 2.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,875 AFN

2019 Average 3,818 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 3,449 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 425.66 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7704

0.6909

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 0.7366, compared to 0.7081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7366

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0335 AFN (High: 0.7496 / Low: 0.7161). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 AFN (High: 0.7090 / Low: 0.7064).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0335

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.7629) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7474), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0155 (+2.08%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.7629

2019 Avg (February) 0.7474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7731	0.7588	0.7637
February	0.7749	0.7496	0.7629
March	0.7496	0.7161	0.7344
April	0.7259	0.7067	0.7156
May	0.7216	0.7103	0.7167
June	0.7295	0.7182	0.7262
July	0.7257	0.7118	0.7181
August	0.7225	0.7086	0.7128
September	0.7113	0.7052	0.7085
October	0.7090	0.7064	0.7074
November	0.7076	0.6997	0.7041
December	0.7100	0.6898	0.6975