YEARLY HIGH
0.1409 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1219 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1328 AFN

2019 CRC to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CRC to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.1409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.1219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1251 to the December average rate of 0.1386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1409 was up 7.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 705 AFN
2018 Average 628 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 610 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.93 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1408
0.1212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.1287, compared to 0.1368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0078 AFN (High: 0.1379 / Low: 0.1301). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 AFN (High: 0.1352 / Low: 0.1340).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.1386) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1263), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+9.71%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.1386
2018 Avg (December) 0.1263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1266 0.1232 0.1251
February 0.1239 0.1219 0.1228
March 0.1270 0.1230 0.1250
April 0.1308 0.1268 0.1288
May 0.1379 0.1301 0.1335
June 0.1398 0.1341 0.1369
July 0.1405 0.1377 0.1391
August 0.1402 0.1367 0.1380
September 0.1373 0.1342 0.1355
October 0.1352 0.1340 0.1345
November 0.1402 0.1336 0.1354
December 0.1409 0.1364 0.1386