2020 KWD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

257.0998 AFN

YEARLY LOW

243.0318 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

250.5190 AFN

2020 KWD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 257.0998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 243.0318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0680 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 254.3949 to the December average rate of 252.7927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 257.0998 was down 4.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 268.7055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,285,499 AFN

2019 Average 1,281,720 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,215,159 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,340.03 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

255.3599

243.7800

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 249.3773, compared to 251.6607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2834 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 249.3773

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 251.6607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 8.3700 AFN (High: 256.1365 / Low: 247.7665). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1083 AFN (High: 252.2929 / Low: 251.1846).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.3700

November Spread (Stable) ±1.1083

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 5.6601 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6601

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 254.3949) against the same month in 2019 (average: 249.0224), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3725 (+2.16%).

2020 Avg (January) 254.3949

2019 Avg (January) 249.0224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	257.0998	251.3158	254.3949
February	256.1365	247.7665	252.1436
March	249.4859	243.3933	246.4834
April	247.0685	243.0318	244.7450
May	248.5664	246.2775	247.5210
June	252.5211	248.9540	250.9757
July	251.5995	249.9937	250.8558
August	255.1008	250.9580	252.1047
September	252.0422	249.8670	251.1273
October	251.7127	250.5959	251.2347
November	252.2929	251.1846	251.8490
December	254.1810	251.7210	252.7927