2020 NPR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6873 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.6166 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6487 AFN

2020 NPR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NPR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.6873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.6166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0707 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6774 to the December average rate of 0.6542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6873 was down 6.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,437 AFN

2019 Average 3,461 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 3,083 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 353.56 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6827

0.6201

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.6477, compared to 0.6498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6477

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0302 AFN (High: 0.6566 / Low: 0.6264). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 AFN (High: 0.6406 / Low: 0.6346).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0302

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0319 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.6774) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6681), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0093 (+1.39%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.6774

2019 Avg (January) 0.6681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6873	0.6689	0.6774
February	0.6826	0.6566	0.6728
March	0.6566	0.6264	0.6410
April	0.6329	0.6166	0.6253
May	0.6387	0.6285	0.6323
June	0.6406	0.6346	0.6377
July	0.6467	0.6385	0.6428
August	0.6565	0.6391	0.6461
September	0.6607	0.6508	0.6542
October	0.6570	0.6444	0.6532
November	0.6512	0.6441	0.6479
December	0.6613	0.6499	0.6542