2019 AFN to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9581 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.8460 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9041 BTN

2019 AFN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 0.9581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.8460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1121 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9355 to the December average rate of 0.9061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9581 was down 14.14% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1159, 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 4,790 BTN

2018 Average 4,721 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 4,230 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 560.35 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9587

0.8461

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BTN 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 0.9093, compared to 0.8989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9093

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0549 BTN (High: 0.9189 / Low: 0.8639). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 BTN (High: 0.9140 / Low: 0.9033).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0549

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0276 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.9493) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0211 (+2.28%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.9493

2018 Avg (February) 0.9282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9479	0.9192	0.9355
February	0.9581	0.9421	0.9493
March	0.9495	0.9014	0.9217
April	0.9129	0.8920	0.8994
May	0.9001	0.8610	0.8834
June	0.8803	0.8486	0.8662
July	0.8659	0.8460	0.8555
August	0.9189	0.8639	0.9026
September	0.9251	0.9013	0.9099
October	0.9140	0.9033	0.9074
November	0.9216	0.9034	0.9120
December	0.9165	0.8985	0.9061