2019 NPR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7388 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.6523 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6919 AFN

2019 NPR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NPR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.7388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.6523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0865 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6681 to the December average rate of 0.6898, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7388 was up 6.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6951, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,694 AFN

2018 Average 3,311 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 3,262 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 432.42 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7378

0.6512

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.6881, compared to 0.6957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6881

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0433 AFN (High: 0.7234 / Low: 0.6801). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 AFN (High: 0.6920 / Low: 0.6838).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0433

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

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 0.0380 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.7306) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6632), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0674 (+10.16%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.7306

2018 Avg (July) 0.6632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6799	0.6594	0.6681
February	0.6634	0.6523	0.6584
March	0.6934	0.6582	0.6783
April	0.7007	0.6847	0.6948
May	0.7259	0.6944	0.7076
June	0.7365	0.7100	0.7216
July	0.7388	0.7218	0.7306
August	0.7234	0.6801	0.6926
September	0.6934	0.6756	0.6869
October	0.6920	0.6838	0.6888
November	0.6919	0.6782	0.6853
December	0.6956	0.6819	0.6898