YEARLY HIGH
0.9218 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.8423 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8886 KGS

2019 AFN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.9218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.8423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0795 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9101 to the December average rate of 0.8867, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9218 was down 14.24% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0749, 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 4,609 KGS
2018 Average 4,731 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 4,212 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 397.65 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9228
0.8514
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KGS 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 0.8924, compared to 0.8848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0354 KGS (High: 0.8866 / Low: 0.8511). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 KGS (High: 0.8919 / Low: 0.8874).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0354
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.9169) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9853), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0684 (-6.95%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.9169
2018 Avg (February) 0.9853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9125 0.9049 0.9101
February 0.9218 0.9093 0.9169
March 0.9205 0.9029 0.9110
April 0.9048 0.8820 0.8890
May 0.8866 0.8511 0.8700
June 0.8664 0.8423 0.8574
July 0.8757 0.8504 0.8660
August 0.9012 0.8699 0.8868
September 0.8939 0.8865 0.8899
October 0.8919 0.8874 0.8901
November 0.8916 0.8847 0.8895
December 0.8935 0.8839 0.8867