2019 KGS to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1872 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.0848 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1258 AFN

2019 KGS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KGS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 1.1872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 1.0848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1024 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0988 to the December average rate of 1.1278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.1872 was up 6.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,936 AFN

2018 Average 5,290 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 5,424 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 512.12 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.1740

1.0831

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.1213, compared to 1.1303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1213

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0470 AFN (High: 1.1749 / Low: 1.1279). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 AFN (High: 1.1269 / Low: 1.1212).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0470

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 0.0270 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 1.1664) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1156 (+11.00%).

2019 Avg (June) 1.1664

2018 Avg (June) 1.0508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1051	1.0959	1.0988
February	1.0998	1.0848	1.0907
March	1.1075	1.0863	1.0977
April	1.1338	1.1053	1.1249
May	1.1749	1.1279	1.1496
June	1.1872	1.1542	1.1664
July	1.1759	1.1419	1.1548
August	1.1495	1.1096	1.1278
September	1.1281	1.1186	1.1238
October	1.1269	1.1212	1.1235
November	1.1303	1.1216	1.1243
December	1.1313	1.1192	1.1278