YEARLY HIGH
62.2414 AFN
YEARLY LOW
55.3472 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.7032 AFN

2019 CAD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CAD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 62.2414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 55.3472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8942 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.7556 to the December average rate of 59.6487, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 62.2414 was up 5.42% compared to the 2018 peak of 59.0433, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 311,207 AFN
2018 Average 279,242 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 276,736 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,470.93 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

61.8174
55.9140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 57.7804, compared to 59.6261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.7804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.6261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 3.5940 AFN (High: 62.2414 / Low: 58.6474). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6699 AFN (High: 59.4865 / Low: 58.8166).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.5940
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6699

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 2.1591 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1591

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 60.3426) against the same month in 2018 (average: 54.7000), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6426 (+10.32%).

2019 Avg (June) 60.3426
2018 Avg (June) 54.7000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.4585 55.3472 56.7556
February 57.4602 56.0866 56.7430
March 57.0315 55.5640 56.4059
April 58.3088 57.0359 57.7376
May 60.0796 57.5331 58.6976
June 62.2414 58.6474 60.3426
July 62.1462 60.3824 61.3254
August 60.6306 58.0335 59.1663
September 59.6333 58.4357 59.1062
October 59.9721 58.5595 59.3422
November 59.4865 58.8166 59.1678
December 60.0579 59.1683 59.6487