2020 XDR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

111.4875 AFN

YEARLY LOW

102.5607 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

107.0424 AFN

2020 XDR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 111.4875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 102.5607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9268 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.5457 to the December average rate of 110.8645, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 111.4875 was down 1.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 113.5920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 557,438 AFN

2019 Average 538,971 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 512,803 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,634.19 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

111.5632

103.1788

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 105.2096, compared to 108.8752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 105.2096

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 108.8752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.5599 AFN (High: 106.1206 / Low: 102.5607). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6704 AFN (High: 108.8564 / Low: 108.1861).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.5599

October Spread (Stable) ±0.6704

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.2078 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 110.8645) against the same month in 2019 (average: 108.3239), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5406 (+2.35%).

2020 Avg (December) 110.8645

2019 Avg (December) 108.3239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	108.1182	105.0793	106.5457
February	107.1871	103.7948	105.3379
March	106.1206	102.5607	104.5670
April	104.8932	103.2210	103.8775
May	104.8714	103.7942	104.3272
June	107.6681	105.2210	106.6025
July	108.1296	106.2886	107.0864
August	110.1754	107.9976	108.8028
September	109.1656	107.9307	108.5101
October	108.8564	108.1861	108.5809
November	109.9913	108.4569	109.4064
December	111.4875	110.0499	110.8645