YEARLY HIGH
0.0537 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0482 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0512 AFN

2019 MMK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MMK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.0537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 0.0482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0492 to the December average rate of 0.0524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0537 was up 1.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 269 AFN
2018 Average 252 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 241 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.82 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0536
0.0486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0505, compared to 0.0519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0019 AFN (High: 0.0537 / Low: 0.0519). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AFN (High: 0.0515 / Low: 0.0510).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.0526) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0523), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.64%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.0526
2018 Avg (June) 0.0523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0499 0.0488 0.0492
February 0.0498 0.0482 0.0490
March 0.0502 0.0491 0.0495
April 0.0513 0.0502 0.0509
May 0.0526 0.0509 0.0516
June 0.0537 0.0519 0.0526
July 0.0537 0.0527 0.0531
August 0.0529 0.0512 0.0518
September 0.0516 0.0510 0.0512
October 0.0515 0.0510 0.0511
November 0.0523 0.0513 0.0517
December 0.0529 0.0519 0.0524