YEARLY HIGH
4.2731 AFN
YEARLY LOW
3.8327 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0469 AFN

2019 MXN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MXN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 4.2731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 3.8327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4404 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9371 to the December average rate of 4.1150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.2731 was up 5.38% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.0551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 213,657 AFN
2018 Average 188,442 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 191,635 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,021.86 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.2489
3.8746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 4.0215, compared to 4.0723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.2863 AFN (High: 4.1463 / Low: 3.8600). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0846 AFN (High: 4.0957 / Low: 4.0111).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2863
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0846

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 0.2276 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 4.2177) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.8363), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3814 (+9.94%).

2019 Avg (July) 4.2177
2018 Avg (July) 3.8363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9881 3.8440 3.9371
February 3.9599 3.8455 3.9058
March 4.0175 3.8327 3.9160
April 4.1365 3.9606 4.0804
May 4.2394 4.0452 4.1321
June 4.2602 4.0037 4.1578
July 4.2731 4.1654 4.2177
August 4.1463 3.8600 3.9901
September 4.0451 3.8709 3.9975
October 4.1079 3.9368 4.0535
November 4.0957 4.0111 4.0598
December 4.1612 4.0232 4.1150