2019 QAR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.4183 AFN

YEARLY LOW

20.4599 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.3892 AFN

2019 QAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 22.4183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 20.4599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9584 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7323 to the December average rate of 21.5752, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 22.4183 was up 7.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 20.9210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 112,092 AFN

2018 Average 99,428 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 102,299 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,792.21 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

22.2121

20.4228

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 21.1589, compared to 21.6195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1589

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.6195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.8933 AFN (High: 22.1714 / Low: 21.2781). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1004 AFN (High: 21.5647 / Low: 21.4643).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8933

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1004

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 0.4898 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 22.0630) against the same month in 2018 (average: 20.0142), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0488 (+10.24%).

2019 Avg (July) 22.0630

2018 Avg (July) 20.0142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.8522	20.6788	20.7323
February	20.7498	20.4599	20.5719
March	20.8934	20.4888	20.7068
April	21.3779	20.8571	21.2223
May	22.1714	21.2781	21.6933
June	22.3840	21.7797	22.0265
July	22.4183	21.8356	22.0630
August	21.9860	21.3115	21.5732
September	21.5617	21.4009	21.4978
October	21.5647	21.4643	21.4969
November	21.6287	21.4551	21.5113
December	21.6486	21.3847	21.5752