YEARLY HIGH
45.3497 AFN
YEARLY LOW
40.8177 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.2590 AFN

2019 AWG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AWG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 45.3497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 40.8177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5320 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.9306 to the December average rate of 43.6393, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 45.3497 was up 7.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 42.3197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 226,749 AFN
2018 Average 201,973 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 204,089 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,660.00 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

44.9250
41.3108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to AFN 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 42.7918, compared to 43.7262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.7918
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.7262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 1.8820 AFN (High: 44.9074 / Low: 43.0254). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2969 AFN (High: 43.6190 / Low: 43.3221).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.8820
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2969

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.9918 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 44.6238) against the same month in 2018 (average: 40.7389), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8849 (+9.54%).

2019 Avg (July) 44.6238
2018 Avg (July) 40.7389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.1676 41.8001 41.9306
February 41.9723 41.3665 41.6120
March 42.2767 40.8177 41.8416
April 43.2436 42.1893 42.9229
May 44.9074 43.0254 43.8835
June 45.2780 44.0556 44.5605
July 45.3497 44.2277 44.6238
August 44.4729 42.9304 43.6321
September 43.6122 43.2892 43.4795
October 43.6190 43.3221 43.4741
November 43.7500 43.3747 43.5083
December 43.7873 43.2565 43.6393