2019 BOB to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.7871 AFN

YEARLY LOW

10.7756 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.2686 AFN

2019 BOB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 11.7871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 10.7756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0115 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9270 to the December average rate of 11.3642, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 11.7871 was up 6.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 11.0871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,936 AFN

2018 Average 52,397 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 53,878 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,057.61 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

11.7007

10.7586

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 11.1481, compared to 11.3892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1481

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.4742 AFN (High: 11.6905 / Low: 11.2163). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0546 AFN (High: 11.3562 / Low: 11.3017).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4742

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0546

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 0.2490 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 11.6047) against the same month in 2018 (average: 10.3833), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2214 (+11.76%).

2019 Avg (June) 11.6047

2018 Avg (June) 10.3833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.9836	10.8785	10.9270
February	10.9298	10.7756	10.8371
March	11.0108	10.7972	10.9148
April	11.2620	10.9877	11.1722
May	11.6905	11.2163	11.4325
June	11.7871	11.4797	11.6047
July	11.7721	11.4954	11.6222
August	11.5944	11.2813	11.3732
September	11.3785	11.2510	11.3270
October	11.3562	11.3017	11.3194
November	11.3909	11.2970	11.3289
December	11.4030	11.2752	11.3642