YEARLY HIGH
0.1101 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1008 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1053 SBD

2019 AFN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 0.1101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.1008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1074 to the December average rate of 0.1055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1101 was down 12.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1252, 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 551 SBD
2018 Average 545 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 504 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.72 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1089
0.1020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SBD 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 0.1059, compared to 0.1048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0050 SBD (High: 0.1061 / Low: 0.1011). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SBD (High: 0.1065 / Low: 0.1049).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.1083) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1118), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0035 (-3.14%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.1083
2018 Avg (February) 0.1118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1096 0.1057 0.1074
February 0.1101 0.1064 0.1083
March 0.1096 0.1059 0.1078
April 0.1069 0.1044 0.1055
May 0.1061 0.1011 0.1037
June 0.1037 0.1010 0.1026
July 0.1035 0.1008 0.1026
August 0.1056 0.1024 0.1041
September 0.1062 0.1045 0.1053
October 0.1065 0.1049 0.1057
November 0.1064 0.1041 0.1056
December 0.1064 0.1045 0.1055