2019 SGD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

60.2744 AFN

YEARLY LOW

54.8469 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

57.0936 AFN

2019 SGD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SGD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 60.2744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 54.8469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4275 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.6627 to the December average rate of 57.9066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 60.2744 was up 8.42% compared to the 2018 peak of 55.5928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 301,372 AFN

2018 Average 268,257 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 274,234 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,137.69 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

59.3675

54.9668

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 56.6920, compared to 57.4951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.6920

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.4951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 2.5774 AFN (High: 58.1428 / Low: 55.5654). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3896 AFN (High: 57.7064 / Low: 57.3168).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.5774

November Spread (Stable) ±0.3896

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 2.2945 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 58.8744) against the same month in 2018 (average: 53.2295), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6448 (+10.60%).

2019 Avg (June) 58.8744

2018 Avg (June) 53.2295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	56.1166	55.1671	55.6627
February	55.8666	54.8469	55.3335
March	56.2963	55.0365	55.6781
April	57.5419	56.0315	56.9785
May	58.6928	56.7456	57.6247
June	60.2744	57.7587	58.8744
July	60.2053	58.0150	59.0008
August	58.1428	55.5654	56.7062
September	57.0713	55.9936	56.7295
October	57.5794	56.3234	57.1116
November	57.7064	57.3168	57.5160
December	58.2076	57.4923	57.9066