YEARLY HIGH
0.6276 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.5479 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5835 AFN

2019 JMD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JMD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 0.6276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.5479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0798 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5806 to the December average rate of 0.5739, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6276 was up 3.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6075, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,138 AFN
2018 Average 2,810 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,739 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 398.83 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6173
0.5532
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.5888, compared to 0.5782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5888
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0425 AFN (High: 0.6276 / Low: 0.5851). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 AFN (High: 0.5638 / Low: 0.5545).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0425
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.6119) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5534), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0586 (+10.58%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.6119
2018 Avg (June) 0.5534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5947 0.5642 0.5806
February 0.5787 0.5479 0.5606
March 0.6099 0.5765 0.5977
April 0.6078 0.5798 0.5963
May 0.6009 0.5730 0.5860
June 0.6276 0.5851 0.6119
July 0.6217 0.5832 0.6018
August 0.5919 0.5718 0.5820
September 0.5825 0.5701 0.5766
October 0.5848 0.5661 0.5763
November 0.5638 0.5545 0.5585
December 0.5943 0.5588 0.5739