2020 LRD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4941 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.3823 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4030 AFN

2020 LRD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LRD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 0.4941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.3823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1118 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4033 to the December average rate of 0.4779, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4941 was up 2.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,470 AFN

2019 Average 2,109 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,911 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 558.96 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4873

0.3752

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.3897, compared to 0.4164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3897

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0742 AFN (High: 0.4941 / Low: 0.4199). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 AFN (High: 0.3867 / Low: 0.3839).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0742

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.4652) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0748 (+19.16%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.4652

2019 Avg (November) 0.3904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4163	0.3913	0.4033
February	0.3993	0.3823	0.3914
March	0.3899	0.3831	0.3854
April	0.3871	0.3825	0.3845
May	0.3867	0.3839	0.3854
June	0.3900	0.3861	0.3881
July	0.3878	0.3849	0.3867
August	0.3916	0.3849	0.3867
September	0.3879	0.3835	0.3859
October	0.4199	0.3857	0.3960
November	0.4941	0.4199	0.4652
December	0.4881	0.4707	0.4779