YEARLY HIGH
14.5331 AFN
YEARLY LOW
12.6870 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7213 AFN

2019 TRY to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the TRY to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 14.5331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 12.6870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8461 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0884 to the December average rate of 13.4124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 14.5331 was down 22.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 18.7792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 726,655 AFN
2018 Average 767,213 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 634,351 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,303.51 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

14.3155
12.9694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 13.7169, compared to 13.7258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.1760 AFN (High: 14.4341 / Low: 13.2581). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1872 AFN (High: 13.7374 / Low: 13.5503).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.1760
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1872

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4509 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 14.0884) against the same month in 2018 (average: 18.5063), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4180 (-23.87%).

2019 Avg (January) 14.0884
2018 Avg (January) 18.5063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.5331 13.6611 14.0884
February 14.4358 13.9930 14.2033
March 14.1270 13.0920 13.7524
April 13.7670 13.0001 13.3839
May 13.5872 12.6870 13.0816
June 14.1957 13.4989 13.7921
July 14.4441 13.9553 14.1673
August 14.4341 13.2581 13.9122
September 13.8919 13.3534 13.7077
October 13.7526 13.1824 13.5104
November 13.7374 13.5503 13.6445
December 13.7213 13.0889 13.4124