2020 SOS to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1353 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.1292 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1323 AFN

2020 SOS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.1353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.1292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1330 to the December average rate of 0.1327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1353 was down 3.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 677 AFN

2019 Average 672 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 646 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.49 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1333

0.1307

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.1320, compared to 0.1326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1320

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0054 AFN (High: 0.1346 / Low: 0.1292). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 AFN (High: 0.1330 / Low: 0.1320).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.1330) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1358), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-2.08%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.1330

2019 Avg (August) 0.1358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1348	0.1304	0.1330
February	0.1346	0.1292	0.1320
March	0.1323	0.1292	0.1309
April	0.1328	0.1297	0.1312
May	0.1325	0.1307	0.1317
June	0.1338	0.1322	0.1330
July	0.1331	0.1312	0.1327
August	0.1353	0.1312	0.1330
September	0.1332	0.1314	0.1323
October	0.1329	0.1316	0.1323
November	0.1330	0.1320	0.1325
December	0.1334	0.1317	0.1327