2019 PEN to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 PEN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the PEN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 24.7929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 22.3590.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4339 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.5823 to the December average rate of 23.4356, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 24.7929 was up 7.57% compared to the 2018 peak of 23.0475, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
PEN to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 23.1930, compared to 23.4968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3037 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 1.2930 AFN (High: 24.7729 / Low: 23.4799). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3644 AFN (High: 23.4599 / Low: 23.0956).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.1490 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 24.4046) against the same month in 2018 (average: 22.2454), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1592 (+9.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.7798 | 22.3590 | 22.5823 |
| February | 22.8129 | 22.3828 | 22.5499 |
| March | 23.0438 | 22.5748 | 22.8107 |
| April | 23.6301 | 22.9568 | 23.3903 |
| May | 24.1334 | 23.3638 | 23.7171 |
| June | 24.7729 | 23.4799 | 24.1079 |
| July | 24.7929 | 24.0855 | 24.4046 |
| August | 23.8531 | 22.9706 | 23.2556 |
| September | 23.6176 | 22.9363 | 23.3249 |
| October | 23.4716 | 23.0246 | 23.3086 |
| November | 23.4599 | 23.0956 | 23.2513 |
| December | 23.6953 | 23.1259 | 23.4356 |