YEARLY HIGH
9.5730 AFN
YEARLY LOW
8.4798 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8564 AFN

2019 NOK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NOK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 9.5730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 8.4798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0932 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8275 to the December average rate of 8.7128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.5730 was up 2.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.3382, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,865 AFN
2018 Average 44,475 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 42,399 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,465.91 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.4003
8.4793
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 8.9461, compared to 8.7667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1794 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.5105 AFN (High: 9.5730 / Low: 9.0625). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1086 AFN (High: 8.6103 / Low: 8.5017).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5105
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1086

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 0.5624 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 9.2990) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.8395), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4595 (+5.20%).

2019 Avg (June) 9.2990
2018 Avg (June) 8.8395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9712 8.5871 8.8275
February 8.9224 8.5654 8.7266
March 8.9389 8.5405 8.7655
April 9.1651 8.8386 9.0193
May 9.2941 8.8525 9.0387
June 9.5730 9.0625 9.2990
July 9.5086 9.0350 9.3235
August 8.9798 8.5461 8.7611
September 8.7820 8.5500 8.6812
October 8.6230 8.4798 8.5560
November 8.6103 8.5017 8.5654
December 8.8820 8.5363 8.7128