YEARLY HIGH
1.6099 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.4674 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5171 AFN

2019 DOP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the DOP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 1.6099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.4674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1425 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4954 to the December average rate of 1.4812, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.6099 was up 4.11% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.5464, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,050 AFN
2018 Average 7,299 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 7,337 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 712.68 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.5865
1.4711
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 1.5204, compared to 1.5138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.1128 AFN (High: 1.6099 / Low: 1.4972). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 AFN (High: 1.4907 / Low: 1.4787).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1128
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

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 0.0409 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 1.5755) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.4491), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1264 (+8.72%).

2019 Avg (June) 1.5755
2018 Avg (June) 1.4491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5112 1.4899 1.4954
February 1.4932 1.4716 1.4807
March 1.5016 1.4734 1.4883
April 1.5384 1.5013 1.5246
May 1.5966 1.4972 1.5581
June 1.6099 1.4972 1.5755
July 1.6062 1.5578 1.5769
August 1.5715 1.5176 1.5360
September 1.5376 1.5017 1.5203
October 1.5064 1.4752 1.4854
November 1.4907 1.4787 1.4830
December 1.4920 1.4674 1.4812