YEARLY HIGH
0.1966 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1725 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1855 LSL

2019 AFN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.1966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 0.1725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0242 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1840 to the December average rate of 0.1835, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1966 was down 10.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2197, 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 983 LSL
2018 Average 913 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 862 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.82 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1942
0.1731
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to LSL 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 0.1843, compared to 0.1867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1843
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0167 LSL (High: 0.1966 / Low: 0.1800). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 LSL (High: 0.1930 / Low: 0.1875).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.1925) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1910), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+0.79%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.1925
2018 Avg (August) 0.1910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1919 0.1771 0.1840
February 0.1890 0.1767 0.1840
March 0.1930 0.1875 0.1904
April 0.1888 0.1794 0.1831
May 0.1864 0.1784 0.1824
June 0.1892 0.1735 0.1820
July 0.1789 0.1725 0.1749
August 0.1966 0.1800 0.1925
September 0.1954 0.1865 0.1898
October 0.1957 0.1856 0.1904
November 0.1935 0.1863 0.1889
December 0.1885 0.1792 0.1835