2019 GTQ to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.5709 AFN

YEARLY LOW

9.6108 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.1155 AFN

2019 GTQ to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GTQ to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 10.5709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 9.6108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9601 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7707 to the December average rate of 10.2154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 10.5709 was up 6.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.9317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,854 AFN

2018 Average 48,101 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 48,054 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,800.38 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

10.5365

9.5916

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 10.0094, compared to 10.2215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0094

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.4001 AFN (High: 10.5183 / Low: 10.1181). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0965 AFN (High: 9.8250 / Low: 9.7284).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4001

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0965

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 0.2190 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 10.4128) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.5786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8342 (+8.71%).

2019 Avg (June) 10.4128

2018 Avg (June) 9.5786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.8250	9.7284	9.7707
February	9.7734	9.6108	9.6704
March	9.9029	9.6761	9.8013
April	10.1999	9.8848	10.1008
May	10.5183	10.1181	10.3004
June	10.5709	10.2861	10.4128
July	10.5573	10.3460	10.4577
August	10.4388	10.1471	10.2388
September	10.2352	10.1257	10.1619
October	10.1607	10.0592	10.0874
November	10.2310	10.1301	10.1680
December	10.2688	10.1046	10.2154