2019 AFN to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

282.5593 STD

YEARLY LOW

258.3702 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

273.7412 STD

2019 AFN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 282.5593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 258.3702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.1890 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 278.8584 to the December average rate of 274.4843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 282.5593 was down 14.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 329.3535, 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 1,412,796 STD

2018 Average 1,427,496 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,291,851 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,945.14 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

282.8265

261.3352

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to STD 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 273.5382, compared to 273.9443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 273.5382

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 273.9443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 10.8568 STD (High: 271.6226 / Low: 260.7658). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7289 STD (High: 276.3389 / Low: 274.6100).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.8568

October Spread (Stable) ±1.7289

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 6.7757 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 281.0356) against the same month in 2018 (average: 286.2249), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1893 (-1.81%).

2019 Avg (February) 281.0356

2018 Avg (February) 286.2249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	279.5730	277.2625	278.8584
February	282.5593	278.6314	281.0356
March	282.1804	276.7012	279.2153
April	277.1984	270.4394	272.4397
May	271.6226	260.7658	266.5538
June	265.4561	258.3702	263.1261
July	271.2078	264.1299	268.3982
August	279.0156	269.3381	274.5277
September	276.7024	274.6535	275.4509
October	276.3389	274.6100	275.5156
November	276.0033	273.7878	275.2890
December	276.9114	273.5549	274.4843