2019 BDT to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9640 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.8857 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9227 AFN

2019 BDT to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.9640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.8857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0782 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9006 to the December average rate of 0.9255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9640 was up 5.60% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,820 AFN

2018 Average 4,316 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 4,429 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 391.04 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9565

0.8861

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 0.9152, compared to 0.9302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9152

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0407 AFN (High: 0.9588 / Low: 0.9181). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 AFN (High: 0.9272 / Low: 0.9227).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0407

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0205 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.9494) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8488), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1006 (+11.85%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.9494

2018 Avg (June) 0.8488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9058	0.8974	0.9006
February	0.9008	0.8857	0.8920
March	0.9033	0.8881	0.8972
April	0.9255	0.9016	0.9163
May	0.9588	0.9181	0.9358
June	0.9640	0.9384	0.9494
July	0.9627	0.9405	0.9506
August	0.9475	0.9226	0.9302
September	0.9311	0.9225	0.9265
October	0.9272	0.9227	0.9245
November	0.9288	0.9215	0.9239
December	0.9288	0.9171	0.9255