YEARLY HIGH
5.7982 AFN
YEARLY LOW
5.0857 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3962 AFN

2019 LSL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 5.7982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 5.0857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7125 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4370 to the December average rate of 5.4508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.7982 was down 3.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.9827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,991 AFN
2018 Average 27,469 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 25,428 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,562.64 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.7707
5.1468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 5.4280, compared to 5.3644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.4762 AFN (High: 5.7620 / Low: 5.2858). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1523 AFN (High: 5.3324 / Low: 5.1801).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4762
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 0.5199 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 5.7187) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.4349), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2837 (+5.22%).

2019 Avg (July) 5.7187
2018 Avg (July) 5.4349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6451 5.2097 5.4370
February 5.6590 5.2913 5.4376
March 5.3324 5.1801 5.2514
April 5.5737 5.2970 5.4619
May 5.6060 5.3659 5.4821
June 5.7620 5.2858 5.4979
July 5.7982 5.5907 5.7187
August 5.5563 5.0857 5.1988
September 5.3611 5.1179 5.2697
October 5.3876 5.1094 5.2533
November 5.3674 5.1679 5.2952
December 5.5788 5.3057 5.4508