2019 MOP to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 MOP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the MOP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 10.1232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 9.2122.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9110 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3468 to the December average rate of 9.7745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 10.1232 was up 7.24% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.4397, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
MOP to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.5370, compared to 9.7656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2286 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.4012 AFN (High: 9.9922 / Low: 9.5909). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0448 AFN (High: 9.7177 / Low: 9.6729).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2503 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 9.9480) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.8784), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0696 (+12.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.3990 | 9.2831 | 9.3468 |
| February | 9.3449 | 9.2122 | 9.2658 |
| March | 9.4082 | 9.2281 | 9.3277 |
| April | 9.6336 | 9.3921 | 9.5615 |
| May | 9.9922 | 9.5909 | 9.7725 |
| June | 10.1232 | 9.8195 | 9.9480 |
| July | 10.1222 | 9.8661 | 9.9824 |
| August | 9.9405 | 9.6508 | 9.7321 |
| September | 9.7441 | 9.6023 | 9.6992 |
| October | 9.7177 | 9.6729 | 9.6905 |
| November | 9.7716 | 9.6773 | 9.7150 |
| December | 9.8149 | 9.7075 | 9.7745 |