2020 LBP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0912 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0462 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0510 AFN

2020 LBP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.0912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.0462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0450 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0510 to the December average rate of 0.0509, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0912 was up 68.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 456 AFN

2019 Average 258 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 231 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 225.01 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0524

0.0501

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0508, compared to 0.0511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0508

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0406 AFN (High: 0.0912 / Low: 0.0506). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AFN (High: 0.0509 / Low: 0.0506).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0406

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.0522) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0532), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-1.78%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.0522

2019 Avg (July) 0.0532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0516	0.0503	0.0510
February	0.0515	0.0501	0.0509
March	0.0834	0.0499	0.0514
April	0.0507	0.0501	0.0503
May	0.0507	0.0503	0.0506
June	0.0514	0.0462	0.0509
July	0.0912	0.0506	0.0522
August	0.0516	0.0506	0.0509
September	0.0510	0.0502	0.0507
October	0.0509	0.0506	0.0508
November	0.0511	0.0507	0.0508
December	0.0510	0.0506	0.0509