YEARLY HIGH
9.3076 AFN
YEARLY LOW
8.5103 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9013 AFN

2019 SVC to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SVC to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 9.3076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 8.5103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7973 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6282 to the December average rate of 8.9786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.3076 was up 6.95% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.7026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,538 AFN
2018 Average 41,380 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 42,552 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,986.45 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.2408
8.4976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 8.8052, compared to 8.9974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1923 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.3742 AFN (High: 9.2316 / Low: 8.8574). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0429 AFN (High: 8.9746 / Low: 8.9317).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3742
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0429

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 0.1974 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1974

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 9.1660) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.2007), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9653 (+11.77%).

2019 Avg (June) 9.1660
2018 Avg (June) 8.2007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6734 8.6050 8.6282
February 8.6306 8.5103 8.5596
March 8.6943 8.5267 8.6187
April 8.8944 8.6783 8.8307
May 9.2316 8.8574 9.0278
June 9.3076 9.0637 9.1660
July 9.2963 9.0806 9.1789
August 9.1570 8.9089 8.9815
September 8.9919 8.9088 8.9478
October 8.9746 8.9317 8.9453
November 9.0019 8.9270 8.9524
December 9.0118 8.8976 8.9786