YEARLY HIGH
12.0806 KPW
YEARLY LOW
11.0254 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5628 KPW

2019 AFN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 12.0806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 11.0254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0551 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9223 to the December average rate of 11.4576, 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 12.0806 was down 14.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 14.0812, 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 60,403 KPW
2018 Average 62,222 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 55,127 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,275.75 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

12.0966
11.1224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KPW 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 11.6905, compared to 11.4351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.4642 KPW (High: 11.6130 / Low: 11.1488). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0722 KPW (High: 11.5351 / Low: 11.4629).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4642
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0722

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 0.2897 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 12.0154) against the same month in 2018 (average: 12.9768), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9613 (-7.41%).

2019 Avg (February) 12.0154
2018 Avg (February) 12.9768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9529 11.8541 11.9223
February 12.0806 11.9126 12.0154
March 12.0644 11.8301 11.9376
April 11.8514 11.5624 11.6479
May 11.6130 11.1488 11.3963
June 11.3493 11.0429 11.2232
July 11.3209 11.0254 11.2036
August 11.6468 11.2428 11.4595
September 11.5502 11.4647 11.4980
October 11.5351 11.4629 11.5007
November 11.5211 11.4286 11.4912
December 11.5590 11.4188 11.4576