YEARLY HIGH
20.2847 LBP
YEARLY LOW
18.5030 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.4033 LBP

2019 AFN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 20.2847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 18.5030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7817 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.9890 to the December average rate of 19.2570, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 20.2847 was down 13.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 23.5124, 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 101,424 LBP
2018 Average 104,588 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 92,515 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,908.51 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

20.2823
18.6735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to LBP 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 19.6080, compared to 19.1986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.6080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.1986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 1.0268 LBP (High: 19.7072 / Low: 18.6805). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1294 LBP (High: 19.3702 / Low: 19.2408).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0268
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1294

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 0.4788 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4788

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 20.1482) against the same month in 2018 (average: 21.8302), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6820 (-7.71%).

2019 Avg (February) 20.1482
2018 Avg (February) 21.8302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.1043 19.8691 19.9890
February 20.2847 19.9672 20.1482
March 20.2212 19.8594 20.0167
April 19.8878 19.3730 19.5379
May 19.7072 18.6805 19.1293
June 19.0536 18.5030 18.8269
July 18.9928 18.5275 18.8076
August 19.3620 18.8380 19.2207
September 19.4487 19.1363 19.2848
October 19.3702 19.2408 19.3135
November 19.3550 19.2127 19.3081
December 19.4257 19.1933 19.2570