2019 LBP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0540 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0493 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0516 AFN

2019 LBP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LBP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.0540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 0.0493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0500 to the December average rate of 0.0519, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0540 was up 7.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0504, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 270 AFN

2018 Average 239 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 246 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.74 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0535

0.0493

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0510, compared to 0.0521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0510

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0028 AFN (High: 0.0535 / Low: 0.0507). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AFN (High: 0.0520 / Low: 0.0516).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.0531) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0475), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+11.91%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.0531

2018 Avg (June) 0.0475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0503	0.0497	0.0500
February	0.0501	0.0493	0.0496
March	0.0504	0.0495	0.0500
April	0.0516	0.0503	0.0512
May	0.0535	0.0507	0.0523
June	0.0540	0.0525	0.0531
July	0.0540	0.0527	0.0532
August	0.0531	0.0516	0.0520
September	0.0523	0.0514	0.0519
October	0.0520	0.0516	0.0518
November	0.0520	0.0517	0.0518
December	0.0521	0.0515	0.0519