YEARLY HIGH
0.6403 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.5537 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5903 SDG

2019 AFN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 0.6403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 0.5537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0866 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6302 to the December average rate of 0.5745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6403 was down 13.57% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.7408, 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 3,201 SDG
2018 Average 1,592 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 2,768 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 432.95 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6433
0.5543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SDG 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 0.6073, compared to 0.5732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0464 SDG (High: 0.6271 / Low: 0.5807). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 SDG (High: 0.5773 / Low: 0.5745).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0464
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0411 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.6358) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2408), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3950 (+164.05%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.6358
2018 Avg (February) 0.2408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6347 0.6274 0.6302
February 0.6403 0.6304 0.6358
March 0.6387 0.6267 0.6317
April 0.6271 0.5807 0.6124
May 0.5829 0.5586 0.5713
June 0.5692 0.5537 0.5627
July 0.5678 0.5545 0.5617
August 0.5789 0.5630 0.5742
September 0.5788 0.5744 0.5763
October 0.5773 0.5745 0.5765
November 0.5775 0.5728 0.5759
December 0.5796 0.5725 0.5745