YEARLY HIGH
0.0268 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0245 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0257 BBD

2019 AFN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 0.0268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.0245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0265 to the December average rate of 0.0255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0268 was down 14.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 134 BBD
2018 Average 138 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 123 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.72 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0269
0.0247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BBD 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 0.0260, compared to 0.0254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0010 BBD (High: 0.0258 / Low: 0.0248). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.0256 / Low: 0.0255).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0267) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0288), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-7.41%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0267
2018 Avg (February) 0.0288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0266 0.0263 0.0265
February 0.0268 0.0265 0.0267
March 0.0268 0.0263 0.0265
April 0.0263 0.0257 0.0259
May 0.0258 0.0248 0.0253
June 0.0252 0.0245 0.0249
July 0.0252 0.0245 0.0249
August 0.0259 0.0250 0.0255
September 0.0257 0.0255 0.0256
October 0.0256 0.0255 0.0256
November 0.0256 0.0254 0.0255
December 0.0257 0.0254 0.0255