2020 KGS to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1238 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.8959 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0016 AFN

2020 KGS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.1238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.8959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2279 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1093 to the December average rate of 0.9231, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1238 was down 5.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1872, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,619 AFN

2019 Average 5,630 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 4,479 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,139.35 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1285

0.8976

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.0425, compared to 0.9607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0425

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1333 AFN (High: 1.0909 / Low: 0.9576). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0167 AFN (High: 0.9849 / Low: 0.9682).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1333

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0167

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0858 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0858

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.1093) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0988), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+0.96%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.1093

2019 Avg (January) 1.0988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1238	1.0966	1.1093
February	1.1176	1.0859	1.1017
March	1.0909	0.9576	1.0462
April	1.0170	0.8959	0.9604
May	1.0414	0.9658	1.0006
June	1.0496	1.0234	1.0368
July	1.0061	0.9885	0.9960
August	1.0063	0.9852	0.9954
September	0.9849	0.9682	0.9745
October	0.9690	0.9452	0.9581
November	0.9400	0.9068	0.9168
December	0.9566	0.9066	0.9231