YEARLY HIGH
0.2869 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.2543 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2681 AFN

2019 HUF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HUF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.2869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.2543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0326 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2697 to the December average rate of 0.2638, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2869 was up 2.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2811, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 286,871 AFN
2018 Average 268,059 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 254,296 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,575.80 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2830
0.2570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.2716, compared to 0.2647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0152 AFN (High: 0.2737 / Low: 0.2586). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 AFN (High: 0.2622 / Low: 0.2548).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.2808) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2596), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0212 (+8.17%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.2808
2018 Avg (June) 0.2596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2740 0.2646 0.2697
February 0.2717 0.2631 0.2674
March 0.2756 0.2651 0.2693
April 0.2752 0.2646 0.2702
May 0.2780 0.2671 0.2720
June 0.2869 0.2728 0.2808
July 0.2849 0.2702 0.2768
August 0.2737 0.2586 0.2672
September 0.2622 0.2548 0.2592
October 0.2659 0.2543 0.2613
November 0.2660 0.2574 0.2596
December 0.2671 0.2587 0.2638