YEARLY HIGH
21.8303 AFN
YEARLY LOW
19.4031 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.2926 AFN

2019 PLN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 21.8303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 19.4031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4272 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0949 to the December average rate of 20.4336, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 21.8303 was up 4.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 20.9511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 436,606 AFN
2018 Average 401,088 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 388,062 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,544.18 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

21.4221
19.5331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 20.2818, compared to 20.3034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 1.1361 AFN (High: 21.8303 / Low: 20.6942). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4994 AFN (High: 20.5134 / Low: 20.0140).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1361
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4994

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.0377 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 21.2647) against the same month in 2018 (average: 19.4601), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8046 (+9.27%).

2019 Avg (June) 21.2647
2018 Avg (June) 19.4601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.3923 19.8571 20.0949
February 20.1239 19.4031 19.6905
March 20.1883 19.4681 19.8158
April 20.5886 19.8035 20.2477
May 21.0699 20.2026 20.5774
June 21.8303 20.6942 21.2647
July 21.7306 20.6581 21.1398
August 20.6413 19.5736 20.1021
September 20.0753 19.4997 19.7936
October 20.5013 19.4850 20.1421
November 20.5134 20.0140 20.2091
December 20.6038 20.0896 20.4336