YEARLY HIGH
30.2046 AFN
YEARLY LOW
27.5665 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.8160 AFN

2019 XCD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XCD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 30.2046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 27.5665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6382 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.9324 to the December average rate of 29.0654, 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 30.2046 was up 7.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 28.1849, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 151,023 AFN
2018 Average 133,965 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 137,832 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,190.76 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

29.9260
27.5155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 28.5065, compared to 29.1255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.5065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.1255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 1.1939 AFN (High: 29.8703 / Low: 28.6764). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1818 AFN (High: 29.0519 / Low: 28.8701).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1939
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1818

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 0.6629 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6629

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 29.7251) against the same month in 2018 (average: 26.9640), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7611 (+10.24%).

2019 Avg (July) 29.7251
2018 Avg (July) 26.9640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.0931 27.8609 27.9324
February 27.9551 27.5665 27.7164
March 28.1496 27.6035 27.8971
April 28.8019 28.0996 28.5915
May 29.8703 28.6764 29.2268
June 30.1568 29.3426 29.6749
July 30.2046 29.4158 29.7251
August 29.6205 28.5932 29.0622
September 29.0473 28.8322 28.9633
October 29.0519 28.8701 28.9564
November 29.1391 28.9052 28.9804
December 29.1640 28.8105 29.0654