YEARLY HIGH
0.0182 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0166 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0175 SGD

2019 AFN to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.0182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.0166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0180 to the December average rate of 0.0173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0182 was down 15.13% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0215, 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 91 SGD
2018 Average 93 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 83 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.21 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0182
0.0168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SGD 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 0.0176, compared to 0.0174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0008 SGD (High: 0.0180 / Low: 0.0172). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0174 / Low: 0.0173).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0181) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0190), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-5.04%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0181
2018 Avg (February) 0.0190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0181 0.0178 0.0180
February 0.0182 0.0179 0.0181
March 0.0182 0.0178 0.0180
April 0.0178 0.0174 0.0176
May 0.0176 0.0170 0.0174
June 0.0173 0.0166 0.0170
July 0.0172 0.0166 0.0170
August 0.0180 0.0172 0.0176
September 0.0179 0.0175 0.0176
October 0.0178 0.0174 0.0175
November 0.0174 0.0173 0.0174
December 0.0174 0.0172 0.0173