YEARLY HIGH
19.7497 AFN
YEARLY LOW
18.2058 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.8035 AFN

2019 MYR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MYR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 19.7497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 18.2058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5439 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3419 to the December average rate of 18.9433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 19.7497 was up 7.47% compared to the 2018 peak of 18.3764, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 394,994 AFN
2018 Average 358,750 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 364,116 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,877.89 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

19.6037
18.2272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 18.7009, compared to 18.9061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.8396 AFN (High: 19.2580 / Low: 18.4184). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1394 AFN (High: 18.7494 / Low: 18.6100).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8396
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1394

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7295 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 19.4890) against the same month in 2018 (average: 18.0004), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4886 (+8.27%).

2019 Avg (July) 19.4890
2018 Avg (July) 18.0004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.4998 18.2058 18.3419
February 18.5672 18.2400 18.3683
March 18.6716 18.2707 18.4835
April 18.8543 18.6070 18.7675
May 19.2733 18.6973 18.9460
June 19.7462 18.9356 19.2982
July 19.7497 19.2917 19.4890
August 19.2580 18.4184 18.7595
September 18.8361 18.4576 18.7113
October 18.7494 18.6100 18.6929
November 18.9609 18.7535 18.8404
December 19.0936 18.8218 18.9433