2019 AFN to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 AFN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the AFN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 115.2332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 106.3310.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9022 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.3324 to the December average rate of 112.9734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 115.2332 was down 13.24% compared to the 2018 peak of 132.8222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
AFN to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 111.8773, compared to 111.7413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1360 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 4.6956 LAK (High: 111.7862 / Low: 107.0905). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6990 LAK (High: 113.1626 / Low: 112.4637).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.1387 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 114.4890) against the same month in 2018 (average: 119.6513), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1624 (-4.31%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 114.1139 | 112.7646 | 113.3324 |
| February | 115.2332 | 113.4527 | 114.4890 |
| March | 114.9467 | 113.0137 | 113.8597 |
| April | 113.6111 | 110.8962 | 111.7606 |
| May | 111.7862 | 107.0905 | 109.6219 |
| June | 109.6882 | 106.3310 | 108.2002 |
| July | 109.8856 | 107.0166 | 108.3258 |
| August | 112.2053 | 108.5684 | 110.8882 |
| September | 112.7970 | 111.2840 | 112.4147 |
| October | 113.1626 | 112.4637 | 112.7864 |
| November | 113.3026 | 112.5144 | 113.0593 |
| December | 114.1187 | 112.5391 | 112.9734 |