YEARLY HIGH
22.9793 AFN
YEARLY LOW
20.1585 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.8673 AFN

2019 ILS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 22.9793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 20.1585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8209 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4796 to the December average rate of 22.6083, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 22.9793 was up 8.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 21.2398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 114,897 AFN
2018 Average 100,710 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 100,792 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,104.29 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

22.8801
20.2614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 21.2977, compared to 22.4368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.2977
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.4368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.9790 AFN (High: 22.8503 / Low: 21.8713). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2197 AFN (High: 22.7085 / Low: 22.4888).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.9790
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2798 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2798

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 22.6619) against the same month in 2018 (average: 20.0051), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6568 (+13.28%).

2019 Avg (July) 22.6619
2018 Avg (July) 20.0051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.7345 20.1585 20.4796
February 20.8887 20.4550 20.6595
March 21.1076 20.5481 20.8385
April 21.8216 20.9743 21.5040
May 22.3912 21.5517 22.0040
June 22.8503 21.8713 22.3008
July 22.9793 22.4222 22.6619
August 22.9324 22.0040 22.3821
September 22.5809 22.0065 22.2412
October 22.5179 22.0878 22.2495
November 22.7237 22.1577 22.4778
December 22.7085 22.4888 22.6083