2019 PHP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5963 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.4070 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5048 AFN

2019 PHP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PHP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 1.5963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 1.4070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1892 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4396 to the December average rate of 1.5473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.5963 was up 9.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.4560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 399,066 AFN

2018 Average 343,687 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 351,757 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,309.27 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.5847

1.4216

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 1.4770, compared to 1.5326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4770

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0696 AFN (High: 1.5930 / Low: 1.5234). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 AFN (High: 1.5525 / Low: 1.5348).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0696

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

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 0.0645 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 1.5711) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.3656), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2055 (+15.05%).

2019 Avg (July) 1.5711

2018 Avg (July) 1.3656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4511	1.4289	1.4396
February	1.4505	1.4203	1.4352
March	1.4581	1.4070	1.4360
April	1.5072	1.4496	1.4873
May	1.5486	1.4926	1.5123
June	1.5930	1.5234	1.5515
July	1.5963	1.5588	1.5711
August	1.5538	1.4846	1.5066
September	1.5157	1.4914	1.5046
October	1.5442	1.5014	1.5212
November	1.5525	1.5348	1.5445
December	1.5578	1.5331	1.5473