YEARLY HIGH
569.9493 IRR
YEARLY LOW
515.8062 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
541.5845 IRR

2019 AFN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 569.9493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 515.8062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.1431 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 560.4637 to the December average rate of 536.0294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 569.9493 was down 14.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 664.9873, 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 2,849,746 IRR
2018 Average 2,808,420 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 2,579,031 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 270,715.46 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

566.1328
520.3242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to IRR 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 548.1633, compared to 535.0058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.1575 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 548.1633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 535.0058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 27.4500 IRR (High: 549.0286 / Low: 521.5786). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3764 IRR (High: 539.6486 / Low: 536.2722).

May Spread (Volatile) ±27.4500
October Spread (Stable) ±3.3764

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 13.0650 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.0650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 559.3784) against the same month in 2018 (average: 539.8616), the exchange rate shifted by +19.5168 (+3.62%).

2019 Avg (March) 559.3784
2018 Avg (March) 539.8616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 566.5118 555.2259 560.4637
February 565.1696 558.1923 562.3154
March 569.9493 553.4524 559.3784
April 557.0418 540.9275 546.3134
May 549.0286 521.5786 533.9331
June 538.5503 516.6246 526.5758
July 529.6284 515.8062 524.1416
August 544.8757 525.9771 536.1266
September 540.6789 536.3572 538.0693
October 539.6486 536.2722 538.0485
November 539.6063 534.6667 537.6191
December 540.7665 534.2118 536.0294