2020 PHP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6099 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.4678 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5498 AFN

2020 PHP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PHP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.6099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 1.4678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1421 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5189 to the December average rate of 1.6029, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6099 was up 0.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5963, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 402,483 AFN

2019 Average 376,289 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 366,956 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,527.71 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6135

1.4863

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 1.5152, compared to 1.5845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5152

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0527 AFN (High: 1.5205 / Low: 1.4678). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 AFN (High: 1.5890 / Low: 1.5773).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0527

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.6029) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0555 (+3.59%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.6029

2019 Avg (December) 1.5473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5424	1.4978	1.5189
February	1.5324	1.4876	1.5142
March	1.5205	1.4678	1.4969
April	1.5251	1.4911	1.5036
May	1.5298	1.5018	1.5137
June	1.5561	1.5237	1.5438
July	1.5677	1.5504	1.5599
August	1.6048	1.5596	1.5803
September	1.5943	1.5719	1.5836
October	1.5890	1.5773	1.5847
November	1.6016	1.5819	1.5956
December	1.6099	1.5954	1.6029