YEARLY HIGH
0.1054 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0957 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1007 HKD

2019 AFN to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 0.1054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.0957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1039 to the December average rate of 0.0994, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1054 was down 14.01% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1225, 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 527 HKD
2018 Average 542 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 479 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.21 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1055
0.0965
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to HKD 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 0.1019, compared to 0.0995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0040 HKD (High: 0.1012 / Low: 0.0972). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 HKD (High: 0.1005 / Low: 0.0999).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.1048) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1128), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0080 (-7.10%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.1048
2018 Avg (February) 0.1128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1042 0.1032 0.1039
February 0.1054 0.1039 0.1048
March 0.1052 0.1032 0.1041
April 0.1034 0.1008 0.1015
May 0.1012 0.0972 0.0994
June 0.0989 0.0958 0.0976
July 0.0984 0.0957 0.0972
August 0.1015 0.0978 0.0998
September 0.1006 0.0997 0.1001
October 0.1005 0.0999 0.1002
November 0.1003 0.0994 0.1000
December 0.1000 0.0989 0.0994