2019 YER to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3261 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.2976 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3111 AFN

2019 YER to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the YER to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 0.3261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.2976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0285 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3015 to the December average rate of 0.3138, 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 0.3261 was up 7.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,630 AFN

2018 Average 1,446 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,488 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 142.43 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3231

0.2972

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.3078, compared to 0.3144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3078

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0130 AFN (High: 0.3225 / Low: 0.3096). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 AFN (High: 0.3136 / Low: 0.3117).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0130

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.3209) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2911), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0299 (+10.26%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.3209

2018 Avg (July) 0.2911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3033	0.3008	0.3015
February	0.3023	0.2976	0.2994
March	0.3040	0.2980	0.3012
April	0.3110	0.3034	0.3087
May	0.3225	0.3096	0.3156
June	0.3256	0.3168	0.3204
July	0.3261	0.3175	0.3209
August	0.3198	0.3087	0.3137
September	0.3136	0.3112	0.3127
October	0.3136	0.3117	0.3126
November	0.3146	0.3120	0.3129
December	0.3148	0.3111	0.3138