YEARLY HIGH
0.7107 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.6265 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6652 PHP

2019 AFN to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.7107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.6265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0843 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6946 to the December average rate of 0.6463, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7107 was down 13.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8229, 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 3,554 PHP
2018 Average 3,639 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 3,132 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 421.28 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7028
0.6305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to PHP 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 0.6777, compared to 0.6527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0300 PHP (High: 0.6736 / Low: 0.6436). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 PHP (High: 0.6516 / Low: 0.6441).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0300
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0240 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.6964) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7503), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0538 (-7.18%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.6964
2018 Avg (March) 0.7503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6998 0.6891 0.6946
February 0.7041 0.6894 0.6968
March 0.7107 0.6858 0.6964
April 0.6898 0.6635 0.6724
May 0.6700 0.6458 0.6613
June 0.6564 0.6277 0.6447
July 0.6415 0.6265 0.6365
August 0.6736 0.6436 0.6638
September 0.6705 0.6598 0.6646
October 0.6661 0.6476 0.6574
November 0.6516 0.6441 0.6475
December 0.6523 0.6419 0.6463