YEARLY HIGH
0.1851 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1564 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1757 SCR

2019 AFN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.1851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.1564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0287 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1808 to the December average rate of 0.1744, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1851 was down 13.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2139, 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 926 SCR
2018 Average 941 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 782 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143.52 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1838
0.1690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SCR 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 0.1777, compared to 0.1738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0197 SCR (High: 0.1762 / Low: 0.1564). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 SCR (High: 0.1757 / Low: 0.1743).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0197
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.1816) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1964), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0148 (-7.54%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.1816
2018 Avg (March) 0.1964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1816 0.1798 0.1808
February 0.1847 0.1809 0.1826
March 0.1851 0.1795 0.1816
April 0.1799 0.1755 0.1773
May 0.1766 0.1692 0.1732
June 0.1732 0.1676 0.1705
July 0.1750 0.1673 0.1702
August 0.1762 0.1564 0.1730
September 0.1757 0.1736 0.1750
October 0.1757 0.1743 0.1752
November 0.1800 0.1656 0.1748
December 0.1760 0.1738 0.1744