2019 SBD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.9207 AFN

YEARLY LOW

9.0792 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.4969 AFN

2019 SBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 9.9207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 9.0792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8415 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3105 to the December average rate of 9.4825, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.9207 was up 2.91% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.6400, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,604 AFN

2018 Average 45,938 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 45,396 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,207.74 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.8021

9.1818

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 9.4496, compared to 9.5443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0947 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4496

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.4656 AFN (High: 9.8880 / Low: 9.4225). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1386 AFN (High: 9.5301 / Low: 9.3914).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4656

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1386

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 0.1419 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 9.7480) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.2109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5371 (+5.83%).

2019 Avg (July) 9.7480

2018 Avg (July) 9.2109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.4597	9.1241	9.3105
February	9.3953	9.0792	9.2335
March	9.4436	9.1254	9.2762
April	9.5797	9.3589	9.4775
May	9.8880	9.4225	9.6495
June	9.9019	9.6400	9.7504
July	9.9207	9.6614	9.7480
August	9.7689	9.4695	9.6061
September	9.5728	9.4183	9.4993
October	9.5301	9.3914	9.4618
November	9.6044	9.3962	9.4680
December	9.5711	9.3999	9.4825