2020 QAR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.4508 AFN

YEARLY LOW

20.7873 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.1043 AFN

2020 QAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 21.4508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 20.7873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6635 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.2054 to the December average rate of 21.1629, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 21.4508 was down 4.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 22.4183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 107,254 AFN

2019 Average 106,970 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 103,936 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,317.59 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

21.2517

20.8889

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 21.0677, compared to 21.1409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0732 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.0677

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.5576 AFN (High: 21.3883 / Low: 20.8308). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0521 AFN (High: 21.1314 / Low: 21.0794).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5576

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0521

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1948 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 21.2054) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.7323), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4732 (+2.28%).

2020 Avg (January) 21.2054

2019 Avg (January) 20.7323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.4508	20.9832	21.2054
February	21.3883	20.8308	21.1276
March	21.1206	20.7873	20.9328
April	21.0656	20.8228	20.9192
May	21.0725	20.8992	20.9997
June	21.3266	21.0656	21.2215
July	21.2167	21.0656	21.1674
August	21.4246	21.0324	21.1631
September	21.1892	20.9944	21.1020
October	21.1314	21.0794	21.1092
November	21.1632	21.1025	21.1409
December	21.2290	21.0964	21.1629