YEARLY HIGH
0.1121 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0952 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1061 AFN

2019 MWK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MWK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.1121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1033 to the December average rate of 0.1071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1121 was up 6.77% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 561 AFN
2018 Average 496 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 476 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.48 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1097
0.1022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.1052, compared to 0.1069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0096 AFN (High: 0.1102 / Low: 0.1006). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 AFN (High: 0.1072 / Low: 0.1064).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.1091) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0985), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+10.68%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.1091
2018 Avg (May) 0.0985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1047 0.0952 0.1033
February 0.1038 0.1021 0.1028
March 0.1050 0.1024 0.1038
April 0.1070 0.1049 0.1062
May 0.1121 0.1055 0.1091
June 0.1102 0.1006 0.1062
July 0.1080 0.1047 0.1061
August 0.1087 0.1018 0.1072
September 0.1088 0.1052 0.1076
October 0.1072 0.1064 0.1068
November 0.1075 0.1063 0.1068
December 0.1086 0.1059 0.1071