YEARLY HIGH
2.3475 AFN
YEARLY LOW
2.0623 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2142 AFN

2019 UYU to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the UYU to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 2.3475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 2.0623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2852 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3156 to the December average rate of 2.0873, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.3475 was down 5.97% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.4964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,737 AFN
2018 Average 11,812 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 10,311 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,426.08 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.3390
2.0589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 2.2782, compared to 2.1502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.2050 AFN (High: 2.3319 / Low: 2.1269). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0282 AFN (High: 2.1509 / Low: 2.1227).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2050
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0282

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 2.3020) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.3362), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0342 (-1.47%).

2019 Avg (July) 2.3020
2018 Avg (July) 2.3362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3366 2.2969 2.3156
February 2.3173 2.2758 2.2973
March 2.3090 2.2471 2.2695
April 2.2839 2.2377 2.2645
May 2.2982 2.2079 2.2480
June 2.3122 2.2427 2.2743
July 2.3475 2.2812 2.3020
August 2.3319 2.1269 2.1946
September 2.1509 2.1227 2.1348
October 2.1228 2.0862 2.1006
November 2.0991 2.0623 2.0823
December 2.1152 2.0679 2.0873