YEARLY HIGH
0.0907 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0828 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0865 AFN

2019 KPW to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KPW to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 0.0907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 0.0828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0839 to the December average rate of 0.0873, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0907 was up 7.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0846, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 453 AFN
2018 Average 402 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 414 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.61 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0899
0.0826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0856, compared to 0.0875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0036 AFN (High: 0.0897 / Low: 0.0861). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AFN (High: 0.0872 / Low: 0.0867).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.0893) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+10.24%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.0893
2018 Avg (July) 0.0810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0844 0.0837 0.0839
February 0.0839 0.0828 0.0832
March 0.0845 0.0829 0.0838
April 0.0865 0.0844 0.0859
May 0.0897 0.0861 0.0878
June 0.0906 0.0881 0.0891
July 0.0907 0.0883 0.0893
August 0.0889 0.0859 0.0873
September 0.0872 0.0866 0.0870
October 0.0872 0.0867 0.0870
November 0.0875 0.0868 0.0870
December 0.0876 0.0865 0.0873