2020 MYR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.2340 AFN

YEARLY LOW

17.1412 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.3019 AFN

2020 MYR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 19.2340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 17.1412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0927 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9323 to the December average rate of 18.9995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 19.2340 was down 2.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 19.7497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 384,679 AFN

2019 Average 376,119 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 342,825 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,854.36 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

19.1483

17.3630

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 18.0658, compared to 18.5379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0658

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.5379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1502 AFN (High: 18.2914 / Low: 17.1412). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1162 AFN (High: 18.1284 / Low: 18.0122).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1502

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1162

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 0.7522 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 18.9323) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.3419), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5904 (+3.22%).

2020 Avg (January) 18.9323

2019 Avg (January) 18.3419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.2340	18.6519	18.9323
February	18.9109	18.0017	18.4989
March	18.2914	17.1412	17.7467
April	17.7757	17.2620	17.5118
May	17.7661	17.5537	17.6261
June	18.2727	17.7773	18.0792
July	18.1284	18.0122	18.0699
August	18.6709	18.0896	18.4026
September	18.6726	18.3436	18.5162
October	18.5759	18.4532	18.5122
November	18.9212	18.4621	18.7271
December	19.1479	18.8805	18.9995