YEARLY HIGH
0.2071 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1660 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1861 AFN

2020 KZT to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KZT to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.2071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.1660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0411 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2036 to the December average rate of 0.1831, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2071 was down 3.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,036 AFN
2019 Average 1,017 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 830 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 205.34 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2064
0.1731
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 0.1901, compared to 0.1821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0350 AFN (High: 0.2011 / Low: 0.1660). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 AFN (High: 0.1798 / Low: 0.1774).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0350
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2036) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1994), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+2.08%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2036
2019 Avg (January) 0.1994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2071 0.2013 0.2036
February 0.2054 0.1997 0.2036
March 0.2011 0.1660 0.1829
April 0.1802 0.1694 0.1759
May 0.1860 0.1782 0.1826
June 0.1946 0.1881 0.1919
July 0.1898 0.1818 0.1867
August 0.1858 0.1818 0.1835
September 0.1836 0.1775 0.1808
October 0.1798 0.1774 0.1789
November 0.1817 0.1766 0.1795
December 0.1839 0.1808 0.1831