2020 SDG to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7298 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.3704 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4233 AFN

2020 SDG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.7298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 1.3704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3595 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7043 to the December average rate of 1.3943, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7298 was down 4.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,649 AFN

2019 Average 8,493 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 6,852 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,797.35 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7370

1.3447

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.4546, compared to 1.3921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4546

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.2041 AFN (High: 1.5907 / Low: 1.3867). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 AFN (High: 1.3933 / Low: 1.3894).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2041

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2181 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.7043) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5869), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1174 (+7.40%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.7043

2019 Avg (January) 1.5869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7298	1.5608	1.7043
February	1.5907	1.3867	1.4862
March	1.3906	1.3725	1.3793
April	1.3870	1.3704	1.3774
May	1.3874	1.3773	1.3827
June	1.4042	1.3870	1.3976
July	1.3963	1.3870	1.3934
August	1.4113	1.3870	1.3936
September	1.3945	1.3824	1.3891
October	1.3926	1.3879	1.3904
November	1.3933	1.3894	1.3917
December	1.3997	1.3896	1.3943