YEARLY HIGH
5.7982 AFN
YEARLY LOW
5.0327 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3948 AFN

2019 ZAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 5.7982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 5.0327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7654 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4585 to the December average rate of 5.4594, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.7982 was down 3.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.0196, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 289,908 AFN
2018 Average 274,402 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 251,637 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,270.78 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.7657
5.1219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 5.4295, compared to 5.3601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.5046 AFN (High: 5.6762 / Low: 5.1716). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1457 AFN (High: 5.3144 / Low: 5.1687).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5046
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1457

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 0.5365 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 5.7120) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.4442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2678 (+4.92%).

2019 Avg (July) 5.7120
2018 Avg (July) 5.4442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6762 5.1716 5.4585
February 5.6467 5.2910 5.4271
March 5.3144 5.1687 5.2387
April 5.5698 5.3510 5.4633
May 5.6060 5.3350 5.4815
June 5.7869 5.2919 5.5078
July 5.7982 5.5806 5.7120
August 5.4297 5.0327 5.1755
September 5.3761 5.1097 5.2641
October 5.3738 5.0869 5.2563
November 5.3739 5.1977 5.2934
December 5.5774 5.3131 5.4594