YEARLY HIGH
0.0135 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0120 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0125 AFN

2019 PYG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PYG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.0135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0125 to the December average rate of 0.0122, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0135 was up 4.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0130, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68 AFN
2018 Average 63 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 60 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.53 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0134
0.0120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0125, compared to 0.0125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0008 AFN (High: 0.0132 / Low: 0.0124). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0121).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.0133) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+4.03%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.0133
2018 Avg (July) 0.0127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0127 0.0123 0.0125
February 0.0125 0.0122 0.0124
March 0.0124 0.0123 0.0123
April 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124
May 0.0128 0.0122 0.0125
June 0.0131 0.0126 0.0128
July 0.0135 0.0129 0.0133
August 0.0132 0.0124 0.0128
September 0.0126 0.0122 0.0124
October 0.0123 0.0121 0.0122
November 0.0122 0.0121 0.0121
December 0.0123 0.0120 0.0122