2020 SAR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.8197 AFN

YEARLY LOW

20.1447 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.4773 AFN

2020 SAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 20.8197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 20.1447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6750 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5802 to the December average rate of 20.5430, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 20.8197 was down 4.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 21.7655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,098 AFN

2019 Average 103,842 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 100,724 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,374.85 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

20.6242

20.2236

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 20.4314, compared to 20.5232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.4314

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.5428 AFN (High: 20.7537 / Low: 20.2109). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0474 AFN (High: 20.5108 / Low: 20.4634).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5428

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0474

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 0.2099 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 20.5802) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.1291), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4511 (+2.24%).

2020 Avg (January) 20.5802

2019 Avg (January) 20.1291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.8197	20.3630	20.5802
February	20.7537	20.2109	20.5063
March	20.4753	20.1753	20.2964
April	20.4017	20.1447	20.2569
May	20.4278	20.2828	20.3577
June	20.6964	20.4329	20.5908
July	20.5936	20.4502	20.5472
August	20.8093	20.4502	20.5505
September	20.5683	20.3825	20.4839
October	20.5108	20.4634	20.4905
November	20.5446	20.4870	20.5240
December	20.6071	20.4926	20.5430