2020 SYP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1525 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.1469 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1497 AFN

2020 SYP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SYP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 0.1525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.1469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1499 to the December average rate of 0.1503, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1525 was down 3.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1585, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 762 AFN

2019 Average 756 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 735 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.70 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1508

0.1478

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.1492, compared to 0.1502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1492

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0039 AFN (High: 0.1512 / Low: 0.1473). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AFN (High: 0.1503 / Low: 0.1499).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.1506) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1524), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-1.21%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.1506

2019 Avg (August) 0.1524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1516	0.1483	0.1499
February	0.1512	0.1473	0.1494
March	0.1495	0.1469	0.1481
April	0.1495	0.1477	0.1483
May	0.1495	0.1483	0.1490
June	0.1513	0.1495	0.1505
July	0.1506	0.1498	0.1503
August	0.1525	0.1497	0.1506
September	0.1507	0.1495	0.1502
October	0.1502	0.1497	0.1500
November	0.1503	0.1499	0.1501
December	0.1507	0.1499	0.1503