YEARLY HIGH
0.0685 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0626 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0654 AFN

2019 IQD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the IQD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.0685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.0626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0634 to the December average rate of 0.0659, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0685 was up 7.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 342 AFN
2018 Average 304 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 313 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.67 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0679
0.0624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 0.0647, compared to 0.0661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0028 AFN (High: 0.0678 / Low: 0.0650). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AFN (High: 0.0660 / Low: 0.0655).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.0673) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+11.68%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.0673
2018 Avg (June) 0.0603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0636 0.0629 0.0634
February 0.0633 0.0626 0.0629
March 0.0638 0.0627 0.0633
April 0.0653 0.0637 0.0648
May 0.0678 0.0650 0.0663
June 0.0685 0.0666 0.0673
July 0.0682 0.0667 0.0674
August 0.0673 0.0655 0.0659
September 0.0662 0.0653 0.0657
October 0.0660 0.0655 0.0657
November 0.0662 0.0656 0.0657
December 0.0662 0.0653 0.0659