YEARLY HIGH
0.1585 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1447 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1512 AFN

2019 SYP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SYP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.1585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 0.1447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1466 to the December average rate of 0.1525, 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 0.1585 was up 7.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1479, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 793 AFN
2018 Average 703 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 723 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.41 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1568
0.1444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.1496, compared to 0.1528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0063 AFN (High: 0.1567 / Low: 0.1504). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 AFN (High: 0.1526 / Low: 0.1517).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.1557) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1394), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0164 (+11.76%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.1557
2018 Avg (June) 0.1394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1474 0.1462 0.1466
February 0.1468 0.1447 0.1455
March 0.1477 0.1449 0.1464
April 0.1511 0.1475 0.1500
May 0.1567 0.1504 0.1534
June 0.1585 0.1540 0.1557
July 0.1583 0.1543 0.1557
August 0.1551 0.1501 0.1524
September 0.1530 0.1511 0.1520
October 0.1526 0.1517 0.1521
November 0.1529 0.1517 0.1521
December 0.1531 0.1512 0.1525