YEARLY HIGH
216.4865 AFN
YEARLY LOW
197.5828 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
206.5899 AFN

2019 BHD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BHD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 216.4865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 197.5828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.9038 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 200.2454 to the December average rate of 208.3219, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 216.4865 was up 7.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 202.0075, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,082,433 AFN
2018 Average 959,647 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 987,914 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,518.94 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

214.5446
197.2506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 204.3670, compared to 208.8128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 204.3670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 208.8128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 8.6592 AFN (High: 214.1958 / Low: 205.5366). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2614 AFN (High: 208.2755 / Low: 207.0141).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.6592
October Spread (Stable) ±1.2614

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 4.6584 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 213.1034) against the same month in 2018 (average: 192.3771), the exchange rate shifted by +20.7263 (+10.77%).

2019 Avg (July) 213.1034
2018 Avg (July) 192.3771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 201.4129 199.7086 200.2454
February 200.3150 197.5828 198.6918
March 201.7802 197.8974 199.9940
April 206.4560 201.4258 204.9735
May 214.1958 205.5366 209.5261
June 216.1757 210.3213 212.7715
July 216.4865 210.8786 213.1034
August 212.3696 206.7158 208.4451
September 208.2921 206.7027 207.6718
October 208.2755 207.0141 207.5803
November 208.8837 207.3280 207.7541
December 209.0333 206.4300 208.3219