YEARLY HIGH
0.2287 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.2087 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2181 AFN

2019 MRO to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MRO to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 0.2287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 0.2087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0200 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2115 to the December average rate of 0.2200, 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 0.2287 was down 37.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,143 AFN
2018 Average 1,021 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 1,043 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.86 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2265
0.2083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.2158, compared to 0.2205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0090 AFN (High: 0.2261 / Low: 0.2171). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 AFN (High: 0.2199 / Low: 0.2186).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.2250) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0204 (+9.95%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.2250
2018 Avg (July) 0.2047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2127 0.2109 0.2115
February 0.2116 0.2087 0.2098
March 0.2131 0.2090 0.2112
April 0.2180 0.2127 0.2164
May 0.2261 0.2171 0.2213
June 0.2283 0.2221 0.2246
July 0.2287 0.2227 0.2250
August 0.2242 0.2165 0.2200
September 0.2199 0.2183 0.2193
October 0.2199 0.2186 0.2192
November 0.2206 0.2188 0.2194
December 0.2208 0.2181 0.2200