YEARLY HIGH
47.3797 AFN
YEARLY LOW
42.9155 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.5717 AFN

2019 BGN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BGN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 47.3797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 42.9155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4641 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.0656 to the December average rate of 44.6255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 47.3797 was up 3.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 45.6107, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 236,898 AFN
2018 Average 218,415 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 214,578 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,320.67 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

46.5726
43.1856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 44.4855, compared to 44.6579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.4855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.6579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 2.0693 AFN (High: 47.3797 / Low: 45.3104). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6075 AFN (High: 44.6215 / Low: 44.0141).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.0693
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.3829 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3829

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 46.2904) against the same month in 2018 (average: 42.8477), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4427 (+8.03%).

2019 Avg (June) 46.2904
2018 Avg (June) 42.8477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.8216 43.6634 44.0656
February 44.0674 42.9966 43.4678
March 44.1459 42.9155 43.5549
April 44.9971 43.5676 44.3481
May 46.2696 44.3354 45.1861
June 47.3797 45.3104 46.2904
July 47.1073 45.2921 46.0606
August 45.4543 43.7752 44.6778
September 44.4101 43.6985 44.0733
October 44.6766 43.5520 44.2469
November 44.6215 44.0141 44.2634
December 44.9501 44.2841 44.6255